[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 5975]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING THE TOWN OF DUNLAY

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                    HON. FRANCISCO ``QUICO'' CANSECO

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, April 27, 2012

  Mr. CANSECO. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to rise today to recognize and 
honor the extraordinary history of the town of Dunlay. Dunlay, located 
in West Texas, was originally established to service the Galveston, 
Harrisburg, and San Antonio Railroad, GH & SA RR CO, that came through 
Medina County in 1881. Initially named Enterprise, the town's name was 
changed in 1895 to Dunlay, after railroad conductor Jerry Dunlay. The 
town's primary purpose was to house railroad section crews who were 
responsible for a ten-mile stretch of track between Dunlay and Hondo.
  During its heyday, Dunlay had a cotton gin, general store, lumber 
yard, restaurant, depot, grist mill, blacksmith shop, butcher shop, 
saloon, boarding house, school, and a Hermann Sons Hall. When the 
railroad left, many of the businesses in Dunlay dismantled and followed 
the railroad. The general store continued, as well as, a filling 
station and post office.
  Today, Dunlay is still home to many families and new businesses. 
Dunlay's history symbolizes a special time in America and I am proud to 
represent this town and their great people.

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