[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 6763]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




        RECOGNIZING FRESNO COUNTY'S SESQUICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION

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                         HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 2, 2006

  Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the county of Fresno 
upon the celebration of its 150th birthday which was on April 19, 2006. 
Since 1856, 6 years after California became a State, Fresno County has 
created a rich history mired in agricultural ingenuity, pride and 
immigrant perseverance. I was pleased to recently help Fresno County 
celebrate its storied journey with a gathering at its historic Santa Fe 
depot.
  As we celebrate this occasion, it is only fitting that we go back to 
one of our county's beginning points, the Santa Fe depot. As a major 
hub for the valley's newly arrived, the depot marks the commencement of 
agricultural prosperity, serving as the location where many of the 
county's goods were transported to vast markets. Whether their arrival 
was by covered wagon, stagecoach or train, we celebrate the westward 
journey of the early settlers with the example set by our valley's 
student pioneers.
  Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the 150th birthday of Fresno County. 
A story rich with tradition, I urge my colleagues to join me in 
celebrating Fresno County's journey and future success.

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