[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 11843-11844]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING THE CITY OF FILLMORE

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                          HON. JULIA BROWNLEY

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 11, 2014

  Ms. BROWNLEY of California. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize 
the City of Fillmore as it celebrates 100 years of incorporation. 
Fillmore, whose motto reads: ``The Last, Best Small Town in Southern 
California,'' is truly a gem of Ventura County. This tight-knit 
community cherishes its history and tradition, which are rooted in 
long-standing community values and are preserved and showcased through 
its many historical landmarks.
  Fillmore's history extends beyond the early days of rural Southern 
California with its significant role in the development of the 
momentous railroad industry. A stroll through the Fillmore Historical 
Museum retells the stories of

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the Southern Pacific Railroad's 19th century depots.
  The residents of Fillmore live alongside grand stretches of lemon, 
orange, and avocado groves, and at the foot of the Hopper Mountain 
National Wildlife Refuge and the Los Padres National Forest, home to 
the Sespe Condor Sanctuary. It is an honor to be part of and serve a 
community with such reverence for the environment and with great 
devotion to local agriculture in its economy. There is much to gain 
from preserving California's farming tradition and much to learn from 
the historic pastimes of this Southern Californian municipality.
  As we commemorate the city's 100th anniversary, I would like to 
commend the City of Fillmore and its residents, past and present, on 
their success of reaching this milestone. I offer my sincerest 
congratulations during this centennial celebration and look forward to 
many more years of growth and prosperity.

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