[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 12521]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING THE CITY OF CHANDLER

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                          HON. JEB HENSARLING

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 30, 2010

  Mr. HENSARLING. Madam Speaker, today I would like to recognize the 
City of Chandler on its 50th anniversary of incorporation on July 10th.
  Alphonso Chandler and his brother Haskell moved their families from 
Georgia to the area located between Kickapoo Creek and the Neches River 
in 1859. As one of the first settlers in the area, Alphonso built a 
general store on his property. A U.S. Post Office was added in 1873, 
under the name of Stillwater. The Cotton Belt Railroad later made its 
way to the area in 1880, and Mr. Chandler deeded land to the Texas and 
St. Louis Railroad for tracks and a depot. Mr. Chandler also donated 
property for schools, churches and a cemetery. A new community grew 
around the railroad.
  What many may not know is that Chandler is the birthplace of Senator 
Ralph Yarborough who represented Texas in the U.S. Senate from 1957 to 
1971. Many of his personal and public effects can be found at the 
Chandler Public Library.
  Chandler has become a gateway to Lake Palestine, a beautiful body of 
water that is home to many migratory birds and waterfowl, as well as 
great fishing and recreational boating. Traveling on South FM 315, one 
might catch a glimpse of our nation's emblem, the bald eagle, soaring 
over the lake.
  Chandler is a growing community and its citizens live by its motto, 
``City with a Heart.'' I would like to congratulate the City of 
Chandler on its 50th anniversary of incorporation and recognize its 
citizens, both past and present, who have given so much to build a 
vibrant community.

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