[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 53 (Wednesday, April 2, 2014)]
[House]
[Page H2812]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                              MARFA, TEXAS

  (Mr. GALLEGO asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. GALLEGO. Mr. Speaker, today, in my 23-in-1 journey, I would like 
to take you to a beautiful city in West Texas known as Marfa.
  Established in 1883 as a water stop for the railroad, Marfa has 
become a cultural mixing bowl, with cowboys and artists alike. Located 
in the Trans-Pecos area at an altitude of over 4,800 feet and situated 
on what is known as the Marfa Plateau, it is surrounded by a beautiful 
landscape that has served as the backdrop to many notable movies, like 
the film ``Giant,'' starring James Dean and Elizabeth Taylor.
  Despite having a population of only 2,000 people, Marfa has become a 
hidden cultural hub in the desert. It is a place filled with cowboys 
and art galleries, Mexican food and Texas barbecue.
  In Marfa, you will find one of the most beautiful, historic 
courthouses in Texas. The antelope literally play amongst the rich 
outdoor art, and the tourists come to relax, surrounded by big city 
culture in a town with only one traffic light.
  In Marfa, the old crashes with the new to form a harmony that is 
truly American. I am honored to represent a city so rich in art, 
cultural life, and history. Mr. Speaker, I invite everyone to Marfa.

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