[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 22 (Monday, February 22, 2010)]
[Senate]
[Page S615]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                100TH ANNIVERSARY OF LINDSAY, CALIFORNIA

 Mrs. BOXER. Madam President, I ask my colleagues to join me in 
celebrating the 100th anniversary of the city of Lindsay, a vibrant, 
family-oriented community located in California's San Joaquin Valley.
  In the late 1880s, the Southern Pacific Railroad expanded into Tulare 
County and the development of the Lindsay townsite progressed. On 
February 28, 1910, the city of Lindsay was incorporated with a 
population of 1,500 people.
  The beginning of the 20th century would see economic growth and an 
increase in population in the area. Attracted by the promise of 
Lindsay's growing economy and appealing living conditions, the city of 
Lindsay became a popular destination for people in search of a better 
livelihood. The city's rail cars would transport the region's 
agricultural products to new markets, allowing the citrus and olive 
industries to flourish.
  Spanning the 20th century, the city of Lindsay thrived with the 
addition of businesses, churches, schools, and community organizations. 
The ingenuity and determination of new generations of farmers would 
continue to enhance the city's agricultural eminence. Even when faced 
with the hardships of the Great Depression, community members and the 
Lindsay Chamber of Commerce pulled together to establish the first 
Orange Blossom Festival in 1932, which promoted the city's prolific 
citrus industry. To this day, the Orange Blossom Festival continues to 
be a citywide celebration of the city's rich heritage in citrus 
growing.
  In 1995, the city of Lindsay was awarded the prestigious All America 
City Award by the National Civic League. This well deserved recognition 
is a testament to the city of Lindsay's community spirit.
  The city of Lindsay has grown from a town of 1,500 to a strong 
community of over 10,000 residents. The successful history of the 
city's first hundred years can be attributed to its vision, optimism, 
and an endearing sense of community. As the residents of the city work 
together to make their community a better place to call home, I 
congratulate them on their centennial celebration and wish them another 
100 years of good fortune and success. 

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