[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 10]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 13871]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING THE INCORPORATION OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CA ON JULY 1, 2008

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                          HON. DARRELL E. ISSA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 25, 2008

  Mr. ISSA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the citizens of 
the City of Wildomar on their official incorporation as a city on July 
1, 2008. Located in southwest Riverside County within the 49th 
Congressional District, Wildomar stands to be the 456th city in the 
great state of California. I commend the citizens of Wildomar for their 
decision to take the responsibility of self governance by utilizing the 
fundamental principles of democracy, a tradition that goes back to the 
founding days of our nation.
  Established as a community in 1891, Wildomar has a long and rich 
history in California. The three founders constructed the name 
``Wildomar'' from their first names, ``Wil'' from William Collier, 
``Do'' from Donald Graham and ``Mar'' from Margaret Collier. Once a 
common stop for the Pony Express on the Butterfield Stage route, 
Wildomar provided a much needed break for the express riders. Thanks to 
the establishment of a rail line and stop at Wildomar, the village has 
continued to grow throughout the last century.
  Today, the area of Wildomar consists of many custom built homes set 
on large ranches and communities along the hillsides with sweeping 
views of the valley. Wildomar remains a relaxing and naturally 
beautiful area of California. Wildomar is home to 27,000 people, many 
of them first time home buyers and long time residents.
  On February 2, 2008, the citizens of Wildomar voted to incorporate 
the city, while at the same time electing the leaders that will set the 
standards for future growth and stability in a rich area of California. 
It is my honor to recognize the first city council of Wildomar: Council 
Members Ms. Sheryl Ade, Mr. Bob Cashman, Mr. Scott Farnam, Ms. 
Bridgette Moore, and Ms. Marsha Swanson. I look forward to working with 
the new council on issues important to their new and growing community.
  As the Representative of the 49th Congressional District of 
California in the United States House of Representatives, I wish the 
new city of Wildomar great success as it begins the next chapter of 
Wildomar's storied history.

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