[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 13 (Tuesday, January 27, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E120]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           IN RECOGNITION OF THE CITY OF DELANO'S CENTENNIAL

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                         HON. DAVID G. VALADAO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 27, 2015

  Mr. VALADAO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the City of 
Delano, California in honor of its centennial.
  After its founding by the Southern Pacific Railroad in 1873, Delano 
was incorporated on April 13, 1915. It is an extremely culturally 
diverse community, with residents who have ties to Mexico, Spain, 
China, France, Japan, Yugoslavia, the Philippines, Russia, and India.
  Delano is also an area with rich history. During World War II, a 
prisoner of war camp was located in Delano. Additionally, a squadron of 
Northrop P-61 Black Widow planes that protected the Pacific coast from 
invasion during the war was based there. Delano played an important 
role in ensuring the safety of the homeland throughout this conflict
  Located in the Central Valley, Delano plays a substantial role in our 
nation's agricultural industry. The local farmers in Delano are known 
for the grapes, oranges, almonds, pistachios, and cotton they farm. 
Without the hard work of Delano's farmers, the economy of the Central 
Valley and the food reserves in the United States would be dramatically 
compromised.
  In honor of Delano's centennial, the city will be hosting a 100th 
Year Gala Celebration on January 31, 2015. The celebration will provide 
the people of Delano with the opportunity to look back on their city's 
past with pride and look forward to its bright future with excitement.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues in the United States House of 
Representatives to join me in congratulating the City of Delano on 
their centennial and honoring the city for its immense contributions to 
our nation.

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