[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 6]
[Senate]
[Pages 8522-8523]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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              100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CITY OF BURLINGAME

 Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, I take this opportunity to 
recognize the 100th anniversary of the city of Burlingame, located in 
San Mateo County, CA.
  The city of Burlingame was incorporated into the State of California 
on June 6, 1908. This year, we celebrate its centennial anniversary. 
Also known as the ``City of Trees'' because of its 18,000 public trees, 
the city of Burlingame has fascinated and charmed visitors for decades.
  Situated in eastern San Mateo County near San Francisco Bay, 
Burlingame is named after diplomat Anson Burlingame, the former U.S. 
Minister to China who stopped in the bay area on his way to China in 
1866 and purchased 1,043 acres in what is currently Burlingame and 
Hillsborough. In the mid-1860s, a railroad line was built down the 
Peninsula, with many wealthy San Franciscans building secondary homes 
south of San Francisco. When the great earthquake devastated much of 
San Francisco in 1906, many people looking to escape the dangers and 
hardships of the city also moved south, this time permanently.
  In 1894, the Burlingame Train Station was built to service the 
Burlingame Country Club, which was founded in 1893. This station, which 
was financed largely by country club members, was built to resemble the 
style of California's missions. Today, the Burlingame Train Station is 
on the National Register of Historic Places and has also been 
designated a State historic landmark.
  For 100 years, the city of Burlingame has not only served as a 
historical wonderland for those visiting the city but a place to call 
home for its more than 28,000 residents. I commend Burlingame for 
maintaining the natural beauty and historical significance of this fine 
city.
  The city of Burlingame's vision and commitment to protecting its 
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piece of California history should be commended. I congratulate the 
city of Burlingame for its hard work on this special occasion and I 
look forward to future generations having the opportunity to visit and 
enjoy this unique city for another 100 years.

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