[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 13]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 18449]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 A TRIBUTE TO THE RANCHO SANTA FE HISTORICAL SOCIETY'S 20TH ANNIVERSARY

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                     HON. RANDY ``DUKE'' CUNNINGHAM

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 14, 2004

  Mr. CUNNINGHAM. Mr. Speaker, I would like to congratulate the Rancho 
Santa Fe Historical Society on their 20th Anniversary, commemorating 
two decades of public service. The Society dedicates itself to 
preserving and documenting local history; while educating members of 
the community and visitors on such matters.
  The Rancho Santa Fe Historical Society received national attention 
for its World War II Veterans Oral History Project. The Society also 
published a book, Rancho Santa Fe: A California Village, which was just 
printed in its fifth edition. The book captures the distinctive beauty 
and the architectural quality of one of California's first planned 
communities through early and contemporary photographs.
  In 1989 Rancho Santa Fe was designated a California State Historic 
Landmark. The Society provides educational tours and lectures to 
students of all ages, and graciously offers their archives to 
researches. Also, via the Architectural Review Committee, the Society 
offers expertise and advice on the preservation of historical homes.
  Mr. Speaker, I am delighted to share with you the contributions and 
accomplishments of the Rancho Santa Fe Historical Society. Their 
enthusiasm and earnest efforts over the past 20 years have contributes 
greatly to the community of Rancho Santa Fe.

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