[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 139 (Wednesday, September 19, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1929]
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                HONORING THE CITY OF HUGHSON, CALIFORNIA

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                         HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 19, 2007

  Mr. RADANOVICH. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the City 
of Hughson upon celebrating their 100th Anniversary.
  In 1882 Hiram Hughson purchased 1,000 acres in Stanislaus County, in 
the heart of the San Joaquin Valley. Over the years the Hughson land 
grew to about 5,000 acres, and small towns were erected all around his 
parcel. The San Joaquin railroad purchased a piece of the land and 
built a new railroad station, Hughson Station.
  The City of Hughson was founded in 1907 when Hiram Hughson placed his 
5,000 acres in the hands of the Hughson Town Company. From there the 
land was opened up for settlement and this small community became a 
small town.
  The township of Hughson became a city when it was incorporated 
December 9, 1972. The city has continued to thrive. The city has grown 
around a strong agriculture center; with orchards of Almonds, Walnuts 
and Peaches. In the past five years Hughson has grown from 4,920 
residents in 2002 to about 6,127 in 2007. However, it is still the 
smallest city in Stanislaus County. The people of Hughson pride 
themselves on the small, hometown feel. The city demonstrates its small 
town pride with the Annual Fruit and Nut Festival. The festival allows 
the city to come together to showcase their home grown fruits and nuts.
  Madam Speaker, I rise today to commend and congratulate the City of 
Hughson on 100 years. I invite my colleagues to join me in wishing 
Hughson many years of continued growth and success.

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