[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 36 (Tuesday, March 4, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E295]
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        RECOGNIZING THE CITY OF LUBBOCK, TEXAS ON ITS CENTENNIAL

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                         HON. RANDY NEUGEBAUER

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 4, 2008

  Mr. NEUGEBAUER. Madam Speaker, as the city of Lubbock turns 100 years 
old, I could not be more proud to be part of a wonderful community that 
has grown to embrace all that is good in America. The traditional 
values upon which this country was founded still flourish and are 
taught to the next generation here.
  The history of Lubbock is a story of men and women that came to this 
region with a dream. They came with a determination that would be 
tested over and over again. That ``can-do'' spirit turned this remote 
area of the High Plains of Texas into one of the most productive 
agricultural regions in the world. My grandfather came to Lubbock in 
1909 to be part of this new community. Over the past 100 years, many 
visionary citizens stepped forward to build and strengthen this growing 
and developing town. Now today, because of their efforts, Lubbock is 
not only an important agricultural area, but it is also a city of 
world-class educational and medical facilities and the regional 
distribution center for the entire South Plains and part of New Mexico.
  As we celebrate the past, let us look forward with great anticipation 
toward the future. Lubbock is not just a city celebrating 100 years. 
it's home to me. I am proud to call Lubbock home and am honored to 
represent each its residents in the United States Congress.

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