[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 30 (Thursday, February 15, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E191]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         CELEBRATING THE CITY OF ROCKLIN, CA 125TH ANNIVERSARY

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                          HON. TOM McCLINTOCK

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 15, 2018

  Mr. McCLINTOCK. Mr. Speaker, the City of Rocklin, California 
celebrates its 125th Anniversary on February 24, 2018. The city was 
incorporated on February 24, 1893, becoming the 95th city in 
California.
   Rocklin has a vibrant history. Through grit, determination and hard 
work, the City built a foundation on granite mining and railroads. 
Rocklin was first recognized as a destination on the transcontinental 
railroad in 1864, about the same time granite mining began. By 1910, 22 
quarries were operating and shipping nearly 2,000 carloads of granite. 
Rocklin granite was used to build the state capitol and many buildings 
in San Francisco.
   In 1908, Southern Pacific announced that the railyards would be 
moved to Roseville, causing many residents to abandon their homes and 
follow the company. The granite industry also declined precipitously. 
The citizens persisted by starting small businesses, granite 
operations, agriculture, and a friendly, communal environment until the 
1950s, when signs of growth began again. The construction of Highway 80 
beginning in 1958 began to expand the City's potential for development. 
The Rocklin Sierra College campus was completed in 1961, and suburban 
expansion led to growth in the housing market during the late 1950s and 
1960s.
   Rocklin realized the benefits of a low cost of living and land that 
drew high technology firms and other industries to the region. This 
resulted in an expansion of commercial and residential development, 
including Stanford Ranch, a 3,000 acre planned community. By 2016, it 
was the fourth-fastest growing city in California. In 2016, the city 
completed an $11.3 million interchange at Highway 65 and Whitney Ranch 
Parkway, providing increased access to nearly 200 acres for 
development.
   Abundant parks, trails, and open space make Rocklin that much more 
enjoyable. The City protects its natural resources and recently 
completed the purchase of approximately 184 acres of land that was 
previously the site of the Rocklin Golf Club. This green space at the 
heart of the city will provide an oasis for outdoor activities and 
opportunities for expansion of recreation, parks and trails systems.
   I am excited to celebrate Rocklin's 125th Anniversary, and look 
forward to the continued successes of the city.

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