[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 148 (Tuesday, October 2, 2007)]
[Senate]
[Page S12431]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING THE 100TH BIRTHDAY OF CLOVIS

 Mr. DOMENICI. Mr. President, today I wish to recognize the 
community of Clovis, NM, on its 100th birthday. Since the first train 
depot was built in this area a century ago, Clovis has continued to 
grow and expand its economy.
  Clovis has seen its share of turmoil and adversity throughout the 
past 100 years, and yet it has maintained its sense of community and is 
now seeing consistent growth. The growth has been so remarkable that 
the city has been dubbed the ``City on the Move.'' The land, flat and 
fertile, has been an asset for farmers, cattle growers and dairymen all 
across the area. And most recently, the largest cheese producing 
factory in North America was built here. Clovis is home to Cannon Air 
Force Base, which was recently put on the BRAC list for closure. But 
the town fought back, and now Cannon is not only staying open, but they 
have received a new mission as an Air Force Special Operations Base 
which is slated to expand the base even further.
  In honor of this centennial birthday, Clovis planned many events. 
Some of the events included the unearthing of a time capsule, a parade, 
cook-off, photo exhibit of Clovis over the last 100 years, and the year 
will culminate with an Anniversary Celebration Banquet this Saturday 
night.
  Clovis is such a special place and I am honored to see this community 
continue to succeed. It is with great pleasure that I recognize this 
unique town here today on the Senate floor.

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