[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 59 (Monday, April 4, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E345]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                  HONORING THE CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 4, 2022

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
City of American Canyon as it celebrates its 30th anniversary this 
year.
  Nestled between Solano and Napa counties, the City of American 
Canyon, formerly known as ``Napa Junction,'' was incorporated on 
January 1, 1992. Since then, the small city has proved itself to be a 
vital part of the North Bay Area, earning the nickname ``The Gateway to 
the Napa Valley.'' According to the late John Mikolajcik, often called 
the ``Father of American Canyon,'' the city is named after the Native 
American, Hispanic, and Caucasian communities that lived in the area 
together as one people: Americans.
  Since its incorporation, American Canyon and its people have made 
many contributions to the nearby Napa and Solano communities, including 
the construction of a water reclamation facility, senior center, Boys 
and Girls club, community center, public library, high school, and 
middle and elementary schools. The city also has a 640-acre open space 
preserve donated by residents Jack and Bernice Newell, where people can 
enjoy the beautiful nature of Wine Country. Further, American Canyon 
has acquired its own zip code, 94503, and a post office.
  The people of American Canyon are the backbone of this thriving city. 
From amateur sports leagues to religious congregations to Girl Scout 
and Boy Scout chapters, the residents of American Canyon have created a 
strong, interconnected community.
  American Canyon's convenient geographical location, steady growth, 
and vibrant community culture has earned its status as a premier city 
in Northern California. Over the past three decades, the city's 
population has grown to 21,000 residents and is now the gateway for 
travelers from all over the world who seek to experience our famous 
winegrowing region.
  Madam Speaker, it is fitting and proper that we honor the City of 
American Canyon here today to celebrate its 30 years of prosperity.

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