[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 12]
[Senate]
[Page 16700]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CITY OF ALBANY

 Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, I take this opportunity to 
recognize the 100th anniversary of the city of Albany, located in 
Alameda County, CA.
  The city of Albany, formerly known as Ocean View, was incorporated as 
Ocean View in September 1908. In 1909, voters changed the name of the 
city to Albany in honor of the birthplace of the city's first mayor, 
Frank Roberts. This year, we celebrate its centennial anniversary. 
Well-recognized for its prominent landmark, Albany Hill, the city of 
Albany has charmed residents and visitors alike for decades.
  Situated on the eastern shore of the San Francisco Bay in northern 
Alameda County, Albany's waterfront has undergone significant changes 
over the last 100 years. From the renovation of the Albany Bulb to the 
city's involvement in Eastshore State Park, the city of Albany has 
taken dramatic steps to promote a greener, more sustainable city. These 
efforts were rewarded in 2008 when Albany was named one of California's 
greenest cities.
  Solano Avenue, the principal shopping street in Albany, traverses the 
city from east to west, while San Pablo Avenue, its other major 
commercial street, runs north to south. These two streets account for 
the majority of commerce in the city. Solano Avenue is also host to the 
annual Solano Stroll, which is held on the second Sunday of every 
September. This event began in 1974 and has since been designated by 
the Library of Congress as a National Local Legacy. Another local 
landmark to be found in Albany is Golden Gate Fields, the only horse 
racing track in the San Francisco Bay Area.
  I congratulate the city of Albany on this special occasion of its 
100th birthday and salute its wonderful community spirit.

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