[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 129 (Wednesday, September 10, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1385]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           IN RECOGNITION OF THE CITY OF CORCORAN, CALIFORNIA

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                         HON. DAVID G. VALADAO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 10, 2014

  Mr. VALADAO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the City of 
Corcoran, California as they celebrate their 100th Anniversary this 
summer.
  Corcoran was incorporated in 1914 and has grown tremendously over the 
last 100 years. The city is located in the middle of California's 
fertile Central Valley and has played an important role in supporting 
this region's vibrant agricultural economy.
  At the turn of the 20th century, the area where Corcoran now stands 
was a major component of the state's economy as it served as a junction 
for the San Francisco and San Joaquin Valley Railroad. The city began 
when H.J. Whitley, a land developer from Southern California, purchased 
32,000 acres and moved his colleague, J.W. Guiberson to the area. 
Guiberson and his family were responsible for building the city's first 
home and business and establishing the first church in the community. 
Agriculture was, and still is, the highlight of this area. At its 
infancy, the most successful crops in Corcoran were alfalfa, grains, 
and sugar beets.
  Despite its size, the city is home to a thriving community. For 
example, the J.G. Boswell Company, founded in 1925, has ties in both 
agriculture and real estate and is one of the largest irrigated farming 
operations in the world. The area also offers many educational 
opportunities for its youth including West Hills College and College of 
the Sequoias. In 2009, the Technology Learning Center opened at 
Corcoran High School to serve students in the community. There are also 
many organizations that work hard to cultivate an interest in and 
further understanding of agriculture in our children, such as the 
Future Farmers of America program and the Corcoran 4-H Club. This 
wonderful city is rich in history and certainly has a bright future 
ahead.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I recognize the City of 
Corcoran, California in celebrating a successful and prosperous 100 
years.

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