[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 57 (Wednesday, April 21, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E602]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    HONORING 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CITY OF BLUE LAKE, CALIFORNIA

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 21, 2010

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Madam Speaker, I rise today in 
recognition of the 100th anniversary of the incorporation of the City 
of Blue Lake, Humboldt County, California.
  Founded in 1877 by French pioneer Clement Chartin as a resort area 
popular for its sunny climate along the majestic Mad River, it was 
named for its once notable lake created by a record flood, now a small 
freshwater marsh of about 3.5 acres. Known today as the city ``Where 
the Sunshine and the Sea Air Meet,'' Blue Lake remains a popular 
destination for its excellent river fishing and swimming.
  The City of Blue Lake borders the historic ancestral Native American 
lands of the Wiyot Tribe, today represented by the Blue Lake Rancheria. 
Blue Lake once played a pivotal role in the robust logging industry and 
is the site of the historic Macintosh Lumber Mill. Since its closure in 
the 1970s, the city has adapted and evolved in its entrepreneurial 
spirit to attract a number of thriving, locally-owned businesses 
serving the North Coast and beyond.
  Today, the city is home to important businesses and organizations 
such as the Dell'Arte International School of Physical Theater founded 
in 1974, Mad River Brewery founded in 1989, Mad River Grange, Blue Lake 
Family Resource Center, Wah-nika Women's Club, and Blue Lake Chamber of 
Commerce, among others.
  Blue Lake will celebrate this centennial anniversary with two days of 
festivities in the spirit of the era including theater, an historic 
homes tour, and the filling of a time capsule. The vibrant people, 
culture, and surrounding landscape make Blue Lake a wonderful place to 
live and visit.
  Madam Speaker, it is appropriate at this time that we recognize the 
City of Blue Lake, California on the occasion of its 100th anniversary 
of incorporation.

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