[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 121 (Wednesday, July 30, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1269]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         CELEBRATING THE CITY OF FORT BRAGG'S 125TH ANNIVERSARY

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                           HON. JARED HUFFMAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 30, 2014

  Mr. HUFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, it is my pleasure to recognize the City of 
Fort Bragg on the occasion of its 125th Anniversary Celebration on 
August 5, 2014.
   For a century and a quarter, the remarkable citizens of Fort Bragg 
have helped the city evolve from a small lumber and fishing town to a 
city renowned for its beauty and small town feel. With just over 7,000 
residents, Fort Bragg is a destination for sport fishermen, abalone 
divers, and visitors wishing to enjoy one of the most beautiful 
stretches of coastline in California.
   In 1889, the City of Fort Bragg was incorporated on the site of a 
former military fort and Pomo Indian reservation with C. R. Johnson, 
president of the Fort Bragg Redwood Company, as its first mayor. His 
company established the plans for the city, which maintains many of its 
original historic features today.
   The City of Fort Bragg is a Mendocino County treasure, a gateway to 
the Redwoods, and due to the enduring dedication of its residents, the 
city will surely continue to be a wonderful place to live and visit for 
years to come. Please join me in expressing hearty congratulations to 
the City of Fort Bragg on the occasion of its 125th anniversary.

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