[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 25 (Friday, February 15, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E168]
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               A TRIBUTE TO MONTROSE'S 100TH ANNIVERSARY

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                          HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, February 15, 2013

  Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the community of 
Montrose, California upon its 100th Anniversary. For over a century, 
this extraordinary community has grown and thrived as the center of 
local commerce for residents of the Crescenta-Canada Valley.
   Montrose, literally meaning ``pink mountain'' in French, was named 
by French sailors enamored with the beautiful pink mountains that they 
could see from sea. The area was first inhabited by the Gabrielino-
Tongva Indians and later settled by Don Jose Maria Verdugo who was 
awarded the land by the Spanish Crown. In 1913, the Holmes Watson real 
estate agency hosted an enormous barbeque to promote the new town of 
Montrose with the intention of garnering interest in the 300 acres of 
land available for auction. This is when the subdivision of Montrose 
took place. For the past century, Montrose has prospered, overcoming 
setbacks such as the flood of 1934. Recently, multiple bear sightings 
in the backyards of residents have brought Montrose to the public's 
attention.
   Montrose Avenue was built as the main business district of the 
community and touted as the widest road in Los Angeles County. Although 
this plan never came to fruition, nearby Honolulu Avenue became the 
economic center of Montrose and in 1967 the Montrose Shopping Park 
opened. To this day Montrose has flourished with nearly 200 
independently owned businesses; some of which include apparel, art, 
dance studios, restaurants, and bakeries.
   Montrose has a diverse population of residents nestled in the 
beautiful San Gabriel Mountains and within a minute's drive of downtown 
Los Angeles. Every year, residents enjoy annual events such as the 
Montrose Christmas Parade, an Arts and Crafts Festival, and ceremonies 
honoring our veterans.
   I am honored to recognize Montrose, with its rich cultural history 
and flourishing community and ask all Members to join us in 
congratulating Montrose upon it 100th anniversary.

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