[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 15434]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




            HONORING THE PLEASANT VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

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                          HON. JULIA BROWNLEY

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 18, 2014

  Ms. BROWNLEY of California. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize 
the Pleasant Valley Historical Society as it celebrates 50 years as an 
exceptional organization that has been dedicated to promoting community 
pride, encouraging historical interest, and preserving and presenting 
the history of the Pleasant Valley.
  The Pleasant Valley Historical Society was founded in 1964, when a 
small group of community members, including the Honorable Stanley J. 
Daily, Mayor Emeritus of Camarillo, Ms. Pat Meredith, and Mr. Jack 
Fulkerson, established the organization with the intent to preserve the 
history and artifacts of the region, which is comprised of the areas of 
Camarillo, Pleasant Valley, Somis, and Santa Rosa.
  The diverse people and cultures that have encompassed Pleasant Valley 
have contributed to making the area a unique and special place. From 
the time of the Chumash that resided in the region to the Spanish and 
Mexican settlers to the Americanos who settled there when the newly 
formed State of California emerged, the Pleasant Valley has a rich 
heritage and history.
  Throughout the past five decades, the Pleasant Valley Historical 
Society has attracted hundreds of local residents and out of state 
visitors to enjoy and learn about the heritage of the Pleasant Valley. 
In 1985, the Museum and Botanical Gardens were established to showcase 
native plant species and educate visitors about the history of the 
land.
  The Pleasant Valley Historical Society also holds annual celebrations 
recognizing valued longtime residents of Pleasant Valley and honoring 
these volunteers as pillars of the community; bestowing the title of 
Don and Dona upon them for their civic service and philanthropy . In 
addition, the Pleasant Valley Historical Society holds numerous events 
on local history that foster a sense of community within the region 
which is valued by all who have interacted with the organization.
  For fifty years, the Pleasant Valley Historical Society has promoted 
and celebrated the history and culture of the Pleasant Valley area. It 
is with great enthusiasm that I offer the Pleasant Valley Historical 
Society my sincere congratulations in reaching this significant 
milestone, and I am pleased to join them in celebrating the 50th 
anniversary of their establishment.

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