[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 4861]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




        HONORING THE CENTENNIAL OF THE CITY OF TUALATIN, OREGON

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                         HON. SUZANNE BONAMICI

                               of oregon

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, April 9, 2013

  Ms. BONAMICI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of the City of 
Tualatin, Oregon, on the occasion of its centennial anniversary.
   This remarkable city, located just south of the State's largest 
metropolitan area, serves as a gateway to the fertile farmland of the 
Willamette Valley, which was formed by a series of cataclysmic floods 
some 12,000-17,000 years ago.
   The Tualatin River Basin has provided sanctuary and sustenance for a 
litany of ancestral occupants. This wide range of early and 
distinguished inhabitants included the Atfalati Tribe and the historic 
Tualatin Mastadon, which was unearthed in 1962 after 13,000 years and 
subsequently displayed at the Tualatin Public Library for public 
edification.
   In 1850 the U.S. Congress passed the Donation Land Claim Act, which 
granted title to American settlers committed to productive cultivation 
of the land. Shortly after, from 1850-1853, 30 families took up 
permanent residence in the area. Initially known as Galbreath, then 
Bridgeport, the settlement was named Tualatin in 1887 and subsequently 
incorporated, by a vote of the townspeople, on August 18, 1913.
   In the one hundred years since, Tualatin, Oregon has demonstrated a 
balanced approach to development--combining economic vitality and safe 
and beautiful neighborhoods with environmental stewardship to ensure a 
preeminent quality of life. Over 300 acres of award-winning parks and 
natural spaces delight residents and offer an abundance of recreational 
opportunities for hikers, bikers, and outdoor enthusiasts. The 
community is very proud to have recently celebrated 25 years as a 
designated Tree City USA.
   The City of Tualatin harbors a first-rate educational system, 
visionary leadership, and public administrators of the highest caliber. 
An engaged and informed citizenry--critical to the success of every 
governmental body--actively participates in governance, supports a 
thriving business community, and sustains a range of cultural and 
artistic activities.
   Mr. Speaker, one hundred years have passed since the incorporation 
of Tualatin, Oregon. It is a deep honor to represent this exceptional 
city in the U.S. Congress. I offer my sincerest congratulations during 
this centennial celebration and look forward to many more years of 
growth and prosperity.

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