[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 1]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 248]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]


        CELEBRATING THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CITY OF STANTON

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                         HON. ALAN S. LOWENTHAL

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, January 8, 2016

  Mr. LOWENTHAL. Mr. Speaker, I submit the following:
  Whereas, in 1911, the City of Stanton, previously known as the 
``Benedict'' community, was incorporated and named after Philip A. 
Stanton an honorable legislator; and
  Whereas, Stanton remained an incorporated community until 1924. At an 
election held on July 22, 1924, the voters decided to disincorporate to 
allow the State to construct roads in the territory; and
  Whereas, on May 15, 1956 a successful election was held on 
incorporation. On June 4, 1956, the City of Stanton was officially 
incorporated again under the general law form of government as 
specified by the State of California; and
  Whereas, upon recommendation of the Stanton Women's Civic Club in 
October 1959, the Jacaranda was selected as the City Tree, and the Bird 
of Paradise was selected as the City Flower; and
  Whereas, at the City Council meeting of January 24, 1989 the City was 
presented with a flag that incorporated the official city logo and 
colors. The City Council unanimously adopted the City flag on February 
14, 1989; and
  Whereas, on March 24, 1987 the City Council unanimously adopted 
``Community Pride and Forward Vision'' as the official City motto; and
  Whereas, Stanton is home to more than 39,000 residents within its 
three square miles in the heart of northwestern Orange County. Recent 
years have seen the City of Stanton experience rapid growth in the 
commercial, industrial and residential sectors, creating a balanced 
community with a deep sense of pride in its accomplishments; and
  Now, therefore, be it resolved, that January 12, 2016, is the 
beginning of celebrations for the 60th anniversary of the City of 
Stanton and encourage all residents of the City of Stanton to celebrate 
the 60th anniversary of the City of Stanton by exploring and honoring 
its rich history and embracing the City's future.

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