[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 38 (Monday, March 14, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E479-E480]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         COMMEMORATING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF WHITE ROCK LAKE

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                          HON. JEB HENSARLING

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 14, 2011

  Mr. HENSARLING. Mr. Speaker, today I would like to commemorate the 
100th anniversary of White Rock Lake.
  As Dallas began to grow in population during the early 1900s, the 
availability of water became an increasing problem. In 1909, the City 
of Dallas awarded a contract to build a dam on White Rock Creek which, 
two years later, led to the creation of what is known today as White 
Rock Lake.
  Over the last century, White Rock Lake has not only provided 
essential water resources to one of the fastest growing areas of the 
country, it has also become an ideal place for outdoor activities for 
Dallas residents and visitors alike. Often referred to as ``the jewel 
of Dallas,'' White Rock Lake is home to the Dallas Arboretum and 
maintains numerous playgrounds and trails for hiking, running, and 
biking. Like many Dallas residents, I enjoy spending quality time at 
this lake with my family, and am proud to have White Rock Lake in my 
district.
    

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