[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 3]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 3942-3943]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




         COMMEMORATING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF WHITE ROCK LAKE

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                          HON. JEB HENSARLING

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 14, 2011

  Mr. HENSARLING. Mr. Speaker, today I would like to commemorate the 
100th anniversary of White Rock Lake.
  As Dallas began to grow in population during the early 1900s, the 
availability of water became an increasing problem. In 1909, the City 
of Dallas awarded a contract to build a dam on White Rock Creek which, 
two years later, led to the creation of what is known today as White 
Rock Lake.
  Over the last century, White Rock Lake has not only provided 
essential water resources to

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one of the fastest growing areas of the country, it has also become an 
ideal place for outdoor activities for Dallas residents and visitors 
alike. Often referred to as ``the jewel of Dallas,'' White Rock Lake is 
home to the Dallas Arboretum and maintains numerous playgrounds and 
trails for hiking, running, and biking. Like many Dallas residents, I 
enjoy spending quality time at this lake with my family, and am proud 
to have White Rock Lake in my district.

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