H7548 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 13, 2000 (Mr. INSLEE addressed the House. 2,000 years of age and over 350 feet in that they could earn a living utilizing their His remarks will appear hereafter in height, annually attract over one million adults household skills cooking and cleaning for min- the Extensions of Remarks.) and children from around the world who stare ers who couldn't. California was born a land of f in amazement at the enormity of the world's golden opportunities and to this day she con- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a tallest trees. Redwood National Park, home to tinues to call to those willing to take a risk in previous order of the House, the gen- over 110,000 acres, was established in 1968 order to improve their own lives. tleman from New Jersey (Mr. and expanded ten years later to protect the Many came to California for only a visit, but slow maturing redwoods. stayed a lifetime. The specious skies, majestic PASCRELL) is recognized for 5 minutes. Fort Bragg, California is the setting for the (Mr. PASCRELL addressed the mountains, and rushing rivers of Northern Annual World's Largest Salmon BBQ, which is House. His remarks will appear here- California stirred their souls, while her fertile held on the July 4th weekend. This year com- after in the Extensions of Remarks.) valleys, gentle climate, and endless opportuni- memorated the 29th anniversary of the event ties captured their imagination. Yes, gold fever f that benefits the local Salmon Restoration As- may have lured early settlers here, but even The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a sociation (SRA). Its goal is to replenish the though the stores of that precious metal have previous order of the House, the gen- once great numbers of salmon in the Northern mostly given out, people still flock to California tleman from New Jersey (Mr. PALLONE) California waters. Members of the SRA are today. is recognized for 5 minutes. joined by volunteers from across the region As a third generation Northern Californian, I (Mr. PALLONE addressed the House. and help serve 5,000 pounds of salmon, 5,000 am very proud of the beauty and resources of His remarks will appear hereafter in ears of corn, 1,000 pounds of salad and 850 my native land. I am proud to celebrate the the Extensions of Remarks.) loaves of French bread. 150 years that this jewel has been an impor- f The First Congressional District is also tant part of our great nation. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a home to Solano County's Travis Air Force Mr. OSE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today rep- previous order of the House, the gentle- Base, which currently houses the largest airlift resenting California's Third Congressional Dis- organization in the Air Force. Travis, estab- trict in celebrating the Sesquicentennial of the woman from Ohio (Ms. KAPTUR) is rec- ognized for 5 minutes. lished in 1942, is assigned to the 60th Air Mo- great state of California's admittance to the (Ms. KAPTUR addressed the House. bility Wing, consisting of the 60th Operations, Union. California's Third District is one of the truly Her remarks will appear hereafter in Logistics, Support, and Medical Groups. For diverse regions of the country. The district the Extensions of Remarks.) 50 years, Travis has presented the Travis Air Expo, attracting more than 200,000 guests stretches from Sacramento's urban, south- f each year, who watch this two-day event fea- western suburbs to the spacious northern CALIFORNIA’S SESQUICENTENNIAL turing multiple performances by some of the country of Tehama, serving as a bridge be- world's top military, civilian and vintage aerial tween the flat agricultural lands of the upper The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a demonstrators. The Travis Air Expo has estab- Sacramento River Valley and the state's north- previous order of the House, the gen- lished itself as the premier military air show in ern, timber-rich highlands. From East to West, tleman from California (Mr. FARR) is Northern California. the District lies between the majestic Sierra recognized for 5 minutes. Mr. Speaker, these are just a few of the im- and Coastal Range. Mr. FARR of California. Mr. Speaker, on be- portant events held in the First Congressional The roots of the Third District can be traced half of the California delegation, I submit the District that reflect the strength, character and parallel to those of the state. On January 24th, following statements relating to California's integrity of our residents who represent the di- 1848, James Marshall reached into the icy wa- 150th anniversary of Statehood. versity of the entire state. It is appropriate at ters of the American River near Sacramento Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, this time, Mr. Speaker, that we recognize and and found the first gold nugget. People from I rise today to celebrate California's 150th An- celebrate the birth of the great state of Cali- around the globe came to California in search niversary. This is a momentous occasion as fornia. of their dreams. By August of 1849, the City we recognize the most populace and one of Mr. HERGER. Mr. Speaker, 150 years ago of Sacramento was born and nearly a year the most diverse states in the Union. With 52 this past Saturday the state of California en- later, in September of 1850, the State of Cali- Congressional Districts, each brings its own tered into the Union. I rise today to commemo- fornia was made into the 31st State. culture, tradition, attitude and history to the rate this anniversary, and to celebrate the re- The Northern portion of the district is home state. sources and treasures of the 2nd congres- to some of this country's most beautiful sites, California's First Congressional District con- sional district. including both the Lassen National Park and tains the finest wines, greatest fishing, and Historically, the great state of California is the Mendocino National Forest. The pictur- richest forests in our nation. From chardonnay most often associated with the Gold Rush. esque Sutter Buttes are considered the small- to cabernet, the vineyards within the First Dis- Northern California was the main destination est mountain range in North America. trict produce outstanding varietal wines. The of those in search of quick wealth. The banks Today, the District is one of the leading pro- 400 wineries use cutting-edge science with of the Feather River yielded great riches to ducers of agricultural crops, including an traditional techniques to provide wines of those who were in the right place at the right abundant production of rice, tomatoes, peach- every type and vintage, for beginning tasters time, but the precious metal that caused a es, pears, almonds, pistachios and avocados. to advanced collectors. rush to the West was not the only treasure The Third District is also the home of the Uni- The Napa Valley Wine Auction, held each that California possessed. versity of California at Davis, one of the lead- June, has become the largest and most suc- Young settlers whose dreams had not mate- ing research universities in the country. cessful charity wine auction in the world since rialized in the gold fields soon turned to the But most of all, what makes the Third Dis- its beginning in 1981. Hundreds of wine enthu- fertile Central Valley and envisioned golden trict special are the people who reside in it. siasts and auction-goers from across the na- acres of grain. Today those acres are covered The tight-knit communities in counties like tion, as well as a growing number of inter- with fruit trees, rice fields, and almond and Butte, Colusa, Glenn, Sacramento, Solano, national guests, travel to participate in a gala walnut orchards, as the valley continues to Sutter, Tehama and Yolo instill a strong sense weekend of tastings, dining, art shows, and yield its agricultural treasure, making California of family values that will carry on through fu- auctions. As the auction has grown, along with the leading agricultural economy in the world. ture generations. the wines it showcases, it has raised millions Others looked at the golden promise in the I am extremely proud to reside in and rep- of dollars for local health care. Sponsored by vast forests. Their labor provided the lumber resent the Third Congressional District of Cali- the Napa Valley Vintners Association, the auc- for the growing towns and cities of Northern fornia. It is with honor that I rise today to rec- tion has donated over $16 million to local California. A tremendous renewable resource ognize the 150th anniversary of this Great charities, raising a record-breaking $9.5 million to the American people, our forests provide State and our wonderful district. this year alone. materials for homes and businesses, as well Mr. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to North of the grapevines of Napa, Sonoma, as endless recreational opportunities and habi- recognize California's State Capitol, the great Mendocino, Solano and Lake Counties, lie the tat for unique plant and animal species. city of Sacramento, in celebration of the 150th magnificent Redwoods, which make their Some entrepreneurs recognized that there anniversary of California's admission to the home in Del Norte, Humboldt and Mendocino were other ways to gather gold than simply Union. counties. In the midst of large fishing and tim- panning in a streambed. They opened dry Located in the heart of Northern California, ber industries, these giant trees, some over goods stores, banks and hotels. Women found the River City of Sacramento boasts a rich September 13, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7549 blending of art and culture offering the com- gressional District. This district includes all of linked to its geography. Industry ranging from forts of a small town and the amenities of a Marin and most of Sonoma County, the region oil refining to shipping, an extensive Navy growing metropolitan area. As the capitol of north of the Golden Gate Bridge. The District, presence, and deep concerns about water the sixth largest economy in the world, Cali- initially the home of Native American Tribes, quality and the environmentÐespecially the fornia, Sacramento is home to the world's has been under seven sovereign flags: Eng- protection of the Bay and the Sacramento-San largest almond processing plant, Blue Dia- land, Spain, Russia, Mexico, the Bear Flag Joaquin DeltaÐhave long been central fea- mond and continues to rank as a major agri- Republic, California and the U.S.A. tures of the region. It is no accident that it was cultural producer year after year. But while The Sixth Congressional District has been in Martinez, the Contra Costa County seat, Si- Sacramento has a thriving business commu- home to a wide variety of businesses and ag- erra Club founder John Muir resided and nity, the state legislature also claims Sac- ricultural endeavors. Sonoma County recently wrote his tracts that transformed our view of ramento as its home base. The magnificent earned 3rd place in a nationwide Forbes mag- natural resource protection. State Capital building alone attracts scores of azine that ranked the best cities in which to do The 7th district is also the site of significant world leaders, businessmen and women, business. Since 1987, the area from Novato to national historical events from the era of World school children and tourists alike. Santa Rosa has earned the nickname War II. At the site of the former Port Chicago Helping to keep Sacramento's economy ``Telecom Valley,'' for the large number of tele- Naval Weapons Magazine (currently the Con- booming is its natural positioning as a gate- communications companies that the area has cord Naval Weapons Station), the largest do- way for industry. Located at the crossroads of produced. Marin and Sonoma Counties are mestic loss of life during World War II oc- the state's north-south and east-west trade also home to many other high-tech firms. In curred on July 17, 1944 when over 320 men, routes, Sacramento is able to host a deep- the agricultural arena, Sonoma County con- most of whom were black, were killed in a cat- water port and a major airport. The film indus- tains dozens of vineyards, wineries, and apple aclysmic explosion. The subsequent refusal of try is another enterprise attracted to Sac- orchards. Both counties have a long and black sailors, who were the subject of discrimi- ramento, but for different reasons. From gold- proud history of dairy and poultry farming. nation, to resume the loading of munitions led rush era store fronts to picture perfect Vic- The Sixth Congressional District also has a to the largest court martial in Navy history and torian homes to modern office buildings, Sac- rich musical and artistic history. From the a landmark civil rights case that helped facili- ramento has lent itself as an aesthetically Great Depression through the 1950s, the Rus- tate President Truman's decision to integrate pleasing backdrop to a long list of cinema sian River area of Sonoma County was the the armed forces later in the decade. Con- classics, most recently, The General's Daugh- venue for Big Bands. The Kingston Trio began gress designated the site of the explosion as ter and Oscar Winner, American Beauty. their career in Marin County in the 1950s. the Port Chicago National Memorial in 1992. Major league sports teams have also found Their ownership of the Trident in Sausalito In December of 1999, after a long effort I led a successful and welcoming home along the brought other famous and soon-to-be-famous with other lawmakers, activists, and veterans, Delta. Two major league basketball teams, the to the country. In the 1960s, Marin resident President Clinton issued a Presidential pardon Sacramento Kings and the Sacramento Mon- Bill Graham's productions engendered poster to Mr. Freddie Meeks of Los Angeles, one of archs play to sold out crowds in the Arco art that defined much of the nation's art of that the last remaining men who was court- Arena. Most recently, Sacramento welcomed a decade, just as his concerts defined the pop- martialed more than half a century ago. new team, the Sacramento River Cats. A farm ular music and culture of the times. Today, Richmond, California, on the 7th district's team for the Oakland A's, the River Cats play Sonoma State University is building the Don west side, was a small city when World War in a brand new stadium just 450 yards from and Maureen Green Music CenterÐa music, II began and the Kaiser Shipyards were cre- Old Town Sacramento, bridging together Sac- dance, and drama performance center on the ated to build the Liberty and Victory ships that ramento's colorful gold rush past with a new level of Tanglewood, that will become an inter- supported the war effort. Tens of thousands of set of hometown heroes. national destination for its summer festivals. new workersÐincluding many minorities and Over the years, Sacramento has seen some Film arts in the District are highlighted by womenÐballooned the local population and significant firsts. The initial transcontinental the Mill Valley Film Festival, long known as created the legendary ``Rosie the Riveter'' railroad meeting between the ``Big Four'', Le- the springboard for new talents. The District image. Together with providing women pre- land Stanford, Charles Crocker, Collis P. has often been chosen as a filming location viously unavailable jobs in industrial plants, Hunington, and Mark Hopkins was held above for such movies as Alfred Hitchcock's The Richmond served as the epicenter of dramatic a downtown hardware store in 1860. Also in Birds and Vertigo, as well as Star Wars and changes in American life that were to affect 1860, the Pony Express began its 1,980-mile others. Marin County is also home to George generations including racial and gender inte- ten-day delivery service between St. Joseph, Lucas, a frequent Oscar winner over the last gration of the workplace, group health services Missouri and Sacramento. And Tower several years. and expansive child care. Congress is now Records, America's second largest record re- Sonoma and Marin counties' residents are completing action on my legislation to create a tailer got its start selling used jukebox records notable for their environmental consciousness, National Historic Site to commemorate the rich for 10 cents each in a Sacramento drug store. and a look at the natural treasures of the Dis- history of Richmond's contributions to ending Known for its many acclaimed historical trict makes the reason obvious. The District is WWII and changing our society forever. points of interest such as Sutter's Fort and the home to half of the Golden Gate National Those historic changes continue today with Delta King, Sacramento is also respected for Recreation Area, the nation's most visited Na- the conversion of the former century-old Mare being an environmentally conscious commu- tional Park; Point Reyes National Seashore; Island Naval Shipyard in Vallejo to civilian nity. With all that goes on in and around this the breathtaking Russian River recreation uses including environmental protection and city, one would hardly guess that Sacramento area; plus several state and county parks; local economic development. The 7th district could brag about having more park space per mountains and valleys; redwood groves and has an historic past and today is a critical part capital than any other city in the nation. But it miles and miles of coastline. Truly, the Sixth of the San Francisco Bay Area's economic, is true; this city has many more trees than Congressional District is a place we are all environmental, cultural and communications people. One of the greatest success stories is proud to call ``home.'' life. the American River Parkway. Designated a More information about California's Sixth Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Speaker, this past Satur- natural preserve in 1960, the 32-mile long Congressional District can be found in the day marked the 150th anniversary of the entry parkway is the first, and one of the few, ripar- Local Legacies collection at the American of the State of California into the United ian river habitat preservations within a major Folklife Center for the Library of Congress. States. I rise today to recognize this important urban center. Its 7,000-acres offer opportuni- Mr. Speaker, it is my great pleasure to pay date and to bring to the attention of my col- ties for fishing, rafting, kayaking, hiking, and tribute to the Sixth Congressional District in leagues the important contribution of the Pre- nature study. Clearly, residents of Sacramento honor of California's Sesquicentennial. I am sidio of San Francisco to the history of the have a great city to be proud of. very proud to be representing such an accom- Eighth Congressional District and to the State With all that Sacramento has to offer, some plished and beautiful area of California in Con- of California as a whole. like to think of Sacramento as California's gress. Happy 150th Birthday, California! The Presidio has overlooked San Francisco best-kept secret. True, it is the ideal place to Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. Mr. Bay since the United States came into exist- live and do business. But I like to think of it Speaker, California's 7th congressional district ence. Built in 1776 by the Spanish Empire in simply as home. includes portions of Contra Costa and Solano North America, the military outpost of the Pre- Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Counties and is situated astride San Francisco sidio was created after the great inland harbor recognize California's Sesquicentennial. I am Bay and the Sacramento River. Its economic, of San Francisco was discovered during colo- very proud to represent California's Sixth Con- demographic and political history is deeply nizing expeditions. The Presidio was briefly H7550 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 13, 2000 under the control of the newly independent fifty years ago, California became the 31st nation's academic life. The University of Cali- Republic of Mexico starting in 1821, but was state in the union. It is my great privilege to fornia is one of the finest academic institutions finally transferred to American control by treaty represent the Ninth District of California, which in the country. It was born out of the heady in 1848. has played a vital role in the history, economy, spirit of California's 1849 gold rush. In that In many ways, the history of the Presidio and culture of this wonderful state. year, the authors of the State Constitution de- has mirrored the events that shaped our na- The Ninth District has a rich history of its manded that the legislature ``encourage by all tion. During the 1870's and 1880's, the Pre- own in the last 150 years. Home to the City suitable means the promotion of intellectual, sidio served as a frontier outpost, from which and Port of Oakland and the University of scientific, moral and agricultural improvement'' soldiers saw action in the Indian Wars. San California at Berkeley, this East Bay area of- of the people of California. The gold rush may Franciscans are proud of the service at the fers ethnic diversity, intellectual ferment, and have played out, but the university that was Presidio during this time of the Buffalo Sol- economic vitality, and has made a wide array eventually created at Berkeley has uncovered diers, all Black-regiments established to help of contributions to science, technology, lit- a rich vein of ideas. Today, the University of rebuild the country after the Civil War and to erature, the arts, and business. California ranks among the top universities in patrol the western frontier. Oakland emerged as a major commercial the world. By the turn of the century, the Presidio shift- and transportation center in the heyday of the The historic landmarks in this district include ed from an outpost to a major military installa- California Gold Rush of 1849. It became a the Camron-Stanford House, Dunsmuir House, tion and a base for American expansion into crucial transit point from the San Francisco Mills Hall located on the Mills College campus, the Pacific. In 1898, tens of thousands of Bay to Sutter's Mill and the Sierra Nevada the Paramount Theatre, the U.S.S. Hornet American soldiers camped at the Presidio in foothills. Oakland dramatically expanded after (CV±12), the several buildings designed by ar- preparation for the invasion of the Philippines the tragic San Francisco earthquake of 1906 chitects Julia Morgan and Bernard Maybeck. during the Spanish American War. In 1915, as Californians sought firmer ground. The city Additional landmarks in the district include the General John Pershing, later to become the again ballooned upward in population during C.L. Dellums Train Station, the just-opened commander of U.S. expeditionary forces in the Second World War, when thousands of Chabot Observatory and Science Center, Chil- World War I, led the pursuit into Mexico of Americans came to the District to work in the dren's Fairyland (Walt Disney's blueprint for Pancho Villa from the Presidio. The Presidio busy shipyards, the Oakland Army Base, and Disneyland), Jack London Square, Lake Mer- became headquarters for the Western De- the Naval Air Station in Alameda. ritt, Lawrence Hall of Science, Oakland's fense Command during action in the Pacific in As the city grew, so did its commitment to Chinatown, and the Ronald V. Dellums Fed- World War II, and soldiers began digging fox- progressive activism. Individuals such as eral Building. holes in local beaches in anticipation of a pos- Cotrell Lawrence Dellums, a Pullman porter In recent history, our district is experiencing sible invasion. and a Bay area representative for the Brother- increased growth of ``dot coms,'' biotechnology Playing a significant role in the preservation hood of Sleeping Car Porters, began orga- research centers and hi-technology companies of nature, the Presidio's role in the San Fran- nizing fellow African-Americans to join the such as Bayer, Chiron, Sybase and Wind cisco Bay Area transcends its military roots. union in 1925, when Oakland was still strongly River. As far back as the 1880's, the first large-scale linked to the passenger rails. As the head of Four of our annual events were recently tree planting and post beautification projects the Alameda County NAACP, he helped the placed as a ``Local Legacy'' as a centerpiece were undertaken at the Presidio. The building AFL±CIO consolidate its membership by deliv- of the Library of Congress' Bicentennial cele- of the Golden Gate Bridge from 1933 to 1937 ering the support of Black railroad workers bration. These events are the Solano Stroll, increased the public use of the Presidio. The and members of the NAACP, and was among Dia de los Muertos, the Black Cowboys Pa- Presidio was designated a National Historic the first to organize voter registration cam- rade and the Festival of Greece. I am proud Landmark in 1962. From that time to its even- paigns in the district. that these events are recognized by the Li- tual closure as a military base in 1989, and its C.L. Dellums' spirit of activism has remained brary of Congress as a local legacy. transfer in 1994, thanks to the visionary ac- alive in California's District Nine throughout With a century and a half of history behind tions of Philip Burton, to the National Park the years, demonstrated by minority groups it, California now stands at the brink of a new Service, the significance of the Presidio has organizing to demand equality, the student century and a new millennium. Its gold-rush shifted from a strategically important military anti-war protests at the University of Cali- inspired state motto is ``Eureka,'' a Greek word base to a gem in the National Park system fornia, and working men and women joining proclaiming discovery. As we move forward and an integral part of California's landscape together to demand better working conditions. into the future, we must continue to celebrate and history. Two-time Socialist Party Candidate for our diversity, remember our past, and refute Today, the Presidio continues to reflect the Mayor and ``Call of the Wild'' author Jack Lon- Gertrude Stein's famous Oakland lament that changing priorities of our nation. In a change don called Oakland his home for nearly thirty ``there was no there there.'' There is a there, reflecting a swords-to-plowshares approach, years. From that city, London wrote many of there, and for a hundred and fifty years there the former military installation at the Presidio his vivid evocations of the Far North. The East has been. has become a national park like no other. Sur- Bay's sometimes chilly climate may have Mrs. TAUSCHER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today rounded by dense neighborhood in San Fran- helped inspire some of his more picturesque to celebrate the Sesquicentennial of Califor- cisco, the Presidio is now an urban oasis of depictions of life in the Yukon. Nor was Lon- nia's admission into the Union as the nation's open space that preserves a critical habitat for don the only cultural icon to grace Oakland's 31st state on September 9, 1850. California's some rare and endangered species. The Pre- streets: Robert Louis Stephenson, and Ger- 10th Congressional District has been instru- sidio contains an incredible assortment of rec- trude Stein both lived in Oakland, and all en- mental in the state's history. In the 1800s, my reational, cultural, and natural resources that riched our literary heritage. Today, Jack Lon- district had a strong connection with the Old makes it a top destination for visitors to San don Square bears Oakland's famous son's West, populated by Americans during Califor- Francisco and a well-loved and visited site for name, such an important part of the city that nia's Gold Rush and a center for miners. The the City's residents. Fittingly, the Presidio has is standing at the waterfront. 10th Congressional District became one of the also become home to a Swords-to-Plowshares As a sea, air and rail port, Oakland is at the main routes to the gold fields and quickly be- program which helps veterans re-assimilate hub of California trade. The maritime port came a mercantile stopover for miners seek- into civilian society through job training, hous- stretches across nineteen miles of San Fran- ing their fortune in the Mother Lode. ing assistance, and counseling. cisco Bay. One of the largest ports on the Many of those miners purchased land in this Mr. Speaker, the Presidio of San Francisco, West Coast, the Port of Oakland is today sec- beautiful area. In 1854 Daniel and Andrew with its proximity to the Golden Gate Bridge ond only to New York in terms of container Inman founded Danville when they bought 400 and the California Coastline, its beautiful for- terminal space. It is the primary sea terminal acres with their mining earnings. By 1858 the ests and unique ecology, and especially its connecting the western United States of Asia, new Danville community grew and thrived, role in the development of California, deserves South America, and Europe. Like the seaport, complete with a blacksmith, hotel, recognition for its place in the history of the the airport also represents a crucial link in the wheelwright, general store, and a post office. Golden State. I am proud to recognize this chain of intrastate, interstate, and international The City of Lafayette was well known contribution and to honor the Great State of commerce. The Oakland Airport was also the throughout California in the early 1860 as a California on its sesquicentennial anniversary. starting point in 1937 for Amelia Earhart's ill- stop for the Pony Express from April 3, 1860 Ms. LEE. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to rise fated round-the-world flight. to late October 1861. The 200-mile trail served today to commemorate the Sesquicentennial In addition to its role in transportation, the as the fastest mail delivery between St. Jo- of California's statehood. One hundred and Ninth District also plays a leading role in the seph, Missouri and Sacramento, California. September 13, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7551 The Town of Moraga was named for Joa- It was 50 years agoÐin the summer of Filipino, South Asian, Japanese, Southeast quin Moraga, the grandson of Joseph Joaquin 1950 when California celebrated the centen- Asian and others. Over an eighth of our popu- Moraga who was the second in command of nial of its admission to the UnionÐthat my lation is Hispanic with a smaller population of the Anza Expedition of 1776, the founder of new bride and I moved to the San Francisco African Americans. A recent article in the San San Francisco, Mission Delores and the Bay Area. And it was half a century ago that Francisco Examiner on Daly City referred to founder and first commandant of the Presidio. Annette and I began our connection with the this diversity in praising the mixture of ``Span- In 1835, he received a 13,316-acre land grant part of our state that is now the 12th Congres- ish, Tagalog and Hindi'' heard in the city's from the Mexican government, which included sional District. In the fall of 1950, I began my markets, and noted that ``ethnic diversity is a parts of Orinda and Lafayette. On a hill over- studies as a graduate student in economics at source of pride for the community as reflected looking the Moraga Valley, Joaquin Moraga the University of California, Berkeley, and at in its integrated neighborhoods.'' As the State built an adobe home, thought to be the oldest the same time I began teaching at San Fran- of California moves from a majority white to a building in Contra Costa County. cisco State University. When we arrived in ``majority minority'' population and as our na- Today the 10th Congressional District main- California, it had a population of 10.6 million. tion's population becomes increasingly di- tains its historic roots combining clusters of Today, Mr. Speaker, our state's population verse, the 12th Congressional District is a har- narrow roads and early buildings with 21st has reached 33.1 millionÐ1 out of every 8 binger of the benefits of a harmonious, eth- Century high technology office parks. The citi- Americans is a Californian. nically diverse community. zens in the 10th Congressional District are As we mark 150 years of statehood, it is in- Mr. Speaker, this is not to say that tolerance among the highest skilled and educated work- structive to look both to our historic past, but and multi-ethnic harmony has always been the force in the nation. While they are at the epi- at the same time to look to the future, and case in our state. California, as the rest of the center of the high-tech economy, they are also California and the 12th Congressional District nation, has had its share of discrimination and committed historic preservation and protecting was as important in shaping our nation's past racism. Chinese and other Asians suffered the natural physical environment in one of the as it is today in leading the way toward our harassment and intimidation during the era of nation's more desirable places to live. The nation's future. the Chinese Exclusion Act. During World War 10th Congressional District is committed to Mr. Speaker, in the mid-19th century, the II, tens of thousands of American citizens of preserving its past and looking forward to the Bay Area was the principal gateway to the Japanese ancestry were sent to relocation next one hundred-fifty years as a part of this California gold rush. In 1847Ðwith the Mexi- camps. Hispanic-Americans have faced dis- great nation. can War still underway, two years before of crimination for using Spanish and maintaining Mr. POMBO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today with the influx of the gold miners of 1849, and their national cultures. But we have learned, my fellow delegates to celebrate and honor three years before California's admission to we have made progress, and we continue to the 150th birthday of the great state of Cali- the UnionÐSan Francisco had a population of struggle with the complications of diversity. fornia. 459 people, half of whom were U.S. citizens. Mr. Speaker, a second element is the im- I have the honor of representing the 11th Three years later on July 1, 1850, the U.S. portance of the Peninsula and of San Fran- district of California, which includes the San Census Bureau reported that the population of cisco in our state and our nation's economy. Joaquin County cities of Stockton and Lodi. San Francisco was 94,766, and at that same A century and a half ago, panning for gold Each has played a dynamic part in the historic time, 626 vessels were anchored in the San made a few people rich quickly, but those who and economic development of the Golden Francisco Bay. made the real contribution to our state and our State. nation's economy as well as real wealth for The town of Lodi was settled by families of When California became a State, the legis- themselves were the individuals who brought German descent from North Dakota. It first lature established San Francisco County, but the entrepreneurial spirit which gave rise to served as a railroad stop known as with the explosive growth of the area just six such legendary businesses as Levi Strauss, Mokelumne Station in 1869, which was re- years later in 1856, it was necessary to create Ghiradelli chocolate, and the Wells Fargo named to Lodi three years later. Formally the the new county of San Mateo from the south- Bank. ``Watermelon Capital,'' Lodi today is known as ern part of San Francisco County. After the A century and a half ago, Gold was discov- the ``Wine grape Capital'' of the world. This initial chaos of the early years of the gold ered at Sutter's fort on January 24, 1848, but booming town of over 50,000 residents is rush, the growth of these two counties was the first newspaper story about the discovery home to the Tokay Grape and over 40,000 more orderly but still robust. to appear in a newspaper in the eastern acres of vineyards. Some of California's finest San Mateo County was given a boost by the United States was only published eight wineries are located in nearby Woodbridge tragedy of the massive 1906 San Francisco months later in the New York Herald on Au- and Acampo. earthquake, when thousands of displaced and Stockton is the backbone of California's ag- terrified residents fled the city and encamped gust 19. When California was formally admit- ricultural hub and home to nearly 250,000 in what became Daly City. As the Bay Area ted as a State to the Union on September 9, residents. It is our state's largest inland ship- developed, San Mateo County likewise grew 1850, it required six weeks for the steamer ping port, which sends the San Joaquin Val- as a cluster of communitiesÐeach filled with bearing the banner ``California is a State'' to ley's farm products to the open market. growing numbers of Irish, Italian, Greek, and arrive in San Francisco. The celebration of Thanks to its rich soil and temperate climate, Asian-Americans moved to the suburbs from statehood in California did not take place until Stockton is one of the most productive grow- ``the City.'' Each of these cities developed its October 29Ða full 50 days after statehood ing areas in California. Major crops include as- own unique character and flavor, and each was a reality. Today, California is in the fore- paragus, cherries, tomatoes, walnuts and al- has contributed to the diversity and cohesion front of the instantaneous communication rev- monds. Stockton is also home to the Univer- of our area. olution, as Internet communication and e-com- sity of the Pacific, a charming campus known TodayÐa century and a half after California merce led by firms in Silicon Valley and San for its programs in law and pharmacy. Stock- became our nation's 31st stateÐthe 12th Con- Francisco revolutionize the way the entire ton has historically been a multicultural city. gressional District continues to reflect the rich world communicates. Older generations of families from Europe and diversity of our past and the golden hope for Today, Mr. Speaker, we continue to have an Mexico are being joined by new arrivals from our state and our nation's future. Two ele- ebullient economy in the Bay Area, and this is South East Asia and Central America. In ments strike me as particularly significant in an important element of our state's contribu- 1999, Stockton was awarded the ``All Amer- this regard, Mr. Speaker. tion to the entire nation. As our distinguished ican City'' award by the National Civic League. First, the 12th Congressional District reflects Governor Gray Davis said recently: ``We're ex- Mr. Speaker, it is indeed a great honor to be the ethnic complexity of California and of the periencing a second Gold Rush. People came a life long native of the 11th district and to nation. As The Los Angeles Times (Sep- here 150 years ago to find their fortune, and represent it today in the Congress. The 11th tember 8) noted, ``The Gold Rush was a defin- the dot-com economy is bringing another gen- is one of the most diverse culturally and eco- ing moment in the nation's history, a remark- eration of risk takers and entrepreneurs. All nomically. But together, its people serve an able, virtually overnight influx of people from this energy and vitality helps drive our econ- important role in the economy of both Cali- every quarter of the world.'' In many ways that omy and makes for the robust society we cur- fornia and America. I am pleased to join my influx of a diverse population a century and a rently enjoy'' (San Jose Mercury News, Sep- delegates today in celebrating the Sesqui- half ago established the pattern of our state. tember 9). Today legendary companies in the centennial of the Golden State. Ethnic diversity is not just a concept in our 12th Congressional District such as Oracle in Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, I join my col- area, it is a daily reality. the information technology sector and leagues from the golden State of California in One quarter of our population in the 12th Genentech in the biotech sector are leading marking the 150th anniversary of statehood. Congressional District are AsianÐChinese, the nation in creativity and innovation. H7552 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 13, 2000 Mr. Speaker, it is important today that we was manufacturing over 370 electronic prod- same time. From 1958 to 1959, electrical engi- not only mark a century and a half of Califor- ucts and in 1972, H±P introduced the first of neers Robert Noyce, co-founder of the Fair- nia's statehood with celebration and congratu- its hand-held calculators which would cement child Semiconductor Corporation, and Jack lation, but that we also use this opportunity to the company's place in the forefront of the Kilby of Texas Instruments, were working on reflect upon how our past has shaped our electronics industry. The company, of course, an answer to the same dilemma: how to make present and how the decisions we take today also manufactures computers and by 1994, more of less. In designing a complex elec- will determine our future. If we commit our- H±P's sales in computer products, service, tronic machine like a computer, it was nec- selves to continue and strengthen the best of and support were almost $20 billion, or about essary to increase the number of components our state's traditions, we can assure that the 78% of its total business. involved in order to make technical advances. future for our children and grandchildren will The garage where Hewlett-Packard began The monolithic (i.e., formed from a single crys- be even more golden than our past. still remains and is a reminder of how great in- tal) integrated circuit placed the previously Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ac- ventions and companies can spring from hum- separated transistors, resistors, capacitors and knowledge California's historic 150th birthday ble origins. The 14th Congressional District connecting wiring onto a single crystal (or celebration. California officially entered the has become the heart of a booming techno- ``chip'') made the semiconductor material. United States on September 9, 1850 but the logical revolution that continues to change the Kilby used germanium, while Noyce used foundations for the development of California world in which we live and expand the bound- silcon to create the semiconductor material. were in place well before this important date. aries of human and scientific accomplishment. As a result of their novel research, in 1959, Under the Spanish Empire, the colonization I'm proud to represent this distinguished dis- U.S. patents were issued to Jack Kilby and eventual settlement of California was trict and I ask my colleagues, Mr. Speaker, to (awarded the 1970 National Medal of Science) greatly influenced by the mission system. The join me in honoring the 150th anniversary of and Texas Instruments for miniaturized elec- missions were founded to secure Spain's the State of California. tronic circuits and to Robert Noyce (the found- claim to land and to teach the native people Mr. CAMPBELL. Mr. Speaker, a leader in er of Intel) and Fairchild Semiconductor Cor- Christianity and the Spanish way of life. The the U.S. and global economy, CaliforniaÐin poration for a silicon-based integrated circuit. placement of the missions had a direct impact particular, Silicon ValleyÐis an economic pow- After several years of legal battles, however, on the development of California, as the mis- erhouse. From the quicksilver mercury mines Texas Instruments and Fairchild Semicon- sions fostered agriculture, vintnering, livestock to the high-tech computer industry, as is the ductor Corporation wisely decided to cross- raising, and trade as well as religion. case with California as a whole, Silicon Valley licence their technologies. The first commer- I am proud to recognize Mission San Jose, has a rich, diverse history. As we turn to cele- cially available integrated circuits were manu- a historical mission in Fremont, California and brate the 150th anniversary of California's factured by Fairchild Semiconductor Corpora- part of the 13th Congressional District. Mission statehood, we are prompted to reflect upon tion in 1961. In the same year, Texas Instru- San Jose was founded on June 11, 1797, by our region's natural wealth and, most impor- ments used the ``chip'' technology in Air Force Father Fermin Francisco de Lausen. The mis- tantly, to reflect upon the spirit of its people. computers and later to produce the first elec- sion was the fourteenth of the twenty-one Mr. Speaker, as I rise to pay tribute to the tronic portable calculator. Since then, all com- Spanish Missions in California and was one of Golden State's sesquicentennial, I wish to puters have begun to employ ``chips'' instead the most prosperous of all the California mis- honor those Californians, past and present, of individual transistors and their accom- sions. Mission San Jose was the center of in- whose dedication and ingenuity have made panying parts. dustry and agriculture; its location was chosen this state one of which I am proud to rep- Like Silicon Valley's economy, the develop- for the abundance of natural resources in this resent in Congress. ment of the integrated circuit has undergone region. Silicon Valley's first inhabitants, the Ohlone tremendous change. The original circuit had In 1868, a giant earthquake shattered the Indians, discovered one of the original and only one transistor, three resistors and one ca- walls and roof the Mission San Jose church. richest mines in California. The discovery of pacitorÐit was the size of an adult's pinkie fin- The site was cleared and a wood Gothic-style the red ore of mercury (dubbed ``mohetka'' by ger. Today's integrated circuit is smaller than church was erected directly over the original the Ohlones), however, quickly changed the a penny and holds 125 million transistors. The red tiled mission floor. In 1956, the town of face of the region. It also impacted the rest of industry generates approximately $1 trillion an- Mission San Jose incorporated with four oth- California, as the mercury discovery favorably nually, and ``chip'' technology is considered ers to become the City of Fremont. Plans to contributed to the success of gold and silver one of the most important innovations of hu- reconstruct the church of Mission San Jose mining. Andres Castillero, a Mexican cavalry mankind. were begun in 1973. Mission San Jose stands officer, was the first to file a legal claim to the The one thing that has not changed in Sil- today as a testament to California's history mineral deposit, and was granted title, during icon Valley: the independent, entrepreneurial and the influence of the Spanish as part of the mid-1800s. Following the Mexican-Amer- spirit of its citizens. Mr. Speaker, as we recog- California's rich heritage. ican war and California's entry into the United nize California on its 150th anniversary, I want As we commemorate the Sesquicentennial States, the Quicksilver Mining Company as- to pay tribute to those Californians, especially anniversary of California, I am proud to recog- sumed management of the mines in 1864. the native Ohlone Indians, and to Mr. nize Mission San Jose and the part it has Like his successors, Samuel Butterworth, first Butterworth, Mr. Kilby, and Mr. Noyce, who played in the history of California. President of the Quicksilver Mining Company, have made invaluable contributions to the Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to did much to initiate early development of to- prosperity of this state and to its people. celebrate the 150th anniversary of the State of day's Silicon Valley. During his tenure at the Ms. LOFGREN. Mr. Speaker, today I proud- California and the innovations of its 14th Con- Company, seven hundred buildings were con- ly pay tribute to California on its 150th birth- gressional District. California has numerous structed to support the quicksilver mining com- day. I would like to congratulate the great historical landmarks, but only one is a garage munity including a company store, school- state of California and to recognize the Six- in Palo Alto where the technological revolution house, boarding house, a community center, teenth District for its contributions to Califor- was born. A plaque proclaims this The Birth- and church. nia's rich history. place of Silicon Valley. Although the bonanza days of quicksilver Mr. Speaker, the history of California begins In 1938, William R. Hewlett and David Pack- production are over, and only a few landmarks long before the introduction of Europeans to ard rented a garage to found a fledgling elec- remain, the century of mercury production and our land. For centuries the Ohlone, locally the tronic business and it was here that they pro- the hard work of early miners have left an in- Muwekma, lived in peace and in tranquility duced their first commercial audio oscillator, delible mark on California. The same entrepre- along the banks of the Guadalupe River in an instrument that generates audio fre- neurial spirit, which led to the early economic what has since become the city of San Jose. quencies used by the broadcast and entertain- development of California, can still be found in But centuries of peaceful existence for the ment industries to test sound quality. Orders Silicon Valley today. Two recent pioneers, Muwekma came to an end when, on Novem- soon began to pour in from companies such Jack Kilby and Robert Noyce, paved the way ber 29, 1797, Spanish Lieutenant Jose as Walt Disney, and the Hewlett-Packard for the region becoming a global leader in the Juaquin Moraga established the Pueblo de Company was born. high-tech computer industry by inventing the San Jose de Guadalupe. Created for the pur- By the end of 1939, sales had soared to al- integrated circuit. pose of supplying the presidios of San Fran- most $5,000 a year, and Hewlett-Packard was It seems that the integrated circuit was des- cisco and Monterey with food, the Pueblo be- forced to abandon the garage for more spa- tined to be developed. Two inventors, unbe- came the first civil settlement in California. cious quarters to house their rapidly expand- knownst to each other, both designed almost The Pueblo was originally located one mile ing company. Within 20 years Hewlett-Packard identical integrated circuits at roughly the north of what is now downtown San Jose, but September 13, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7553 due to flooding by the Guadalupe River, the tlers began to leave the Presidio and expand business, and a distinguished marketplace for Pueblo was forced to move south. With its fer- throughout Monterey. agriculture. tile soil, the new location quickly became a After Mexico's secession from Spain in Mr. Speaker, I represent the 19th District of center for agriculture. The rich harvests of the 1822, Monterey flourished as Mexico opened California, which spreads across the farm fields attracted settlers, causing the population up the region to international trade never al- country below the Sierra foothills from Visalia, of the area to rise quickly and steadily. lowed under Spanish rule and designated south of Fresno, to the mountainous Mariposa The rapid growth and development of this Monterey as California's sole port of entry. County. Most of the landmass I represent is area marked an important time in California's This booming trade also attracted American part of the Sierra Nevada, and it contains history. By 1798 the Pueblo was so widely settlers to the Peninsula, many of whom even- most of three national parks: Yosemite, Kings populated that its inhabitants constructed a tually became Mexican citizens. Canyon, and Sequoia. I am truly honored and one story, adobe Town Hall to meet the citi- However, on July 2, 1846, Commodore privileged to represent an area so rich in zens' needs. The Hall housed the jail, court- John D. Sloat arrived in Monterey Bay, raised splendor and American history. room, council chamber, and the offices of var- the American flag and claimed California for Fresno, for example, is a city of both agri- ious governing officials. the United States. The Commodore waited cultural and industrial importance in California. One such officialÐLuis Peralta, an Apache five days before, on July 7, 1846, he finally A creation of the industrial age, Fresno was Indian from Tubac, Mexico, was particularly in- sent 250 soldiers to land and take possession founded by the Central Pacific Railroad. Its fluential in California's development and of the city. Monterey was captured without a city fathers also bred the local wine grape, de- growth. At the age of sixteen Peralta came to single shot being fired. The American occupa- veloped the raisin industry, and cultivated the California with two hundred and forty other tion lasted until the signing of the Treaty of Smyrna fig. Now, Fresno County's crops also colonists on the Juan Bautista de Anza Expe- Guadalupe Hidalgo in 1848, thus making all of include cotton, citrus, tomatoes, cantaloupes, dition from Mexico. In 1807 the Spanish gov- Alta California part of the United States. plums, peaches, and alfalfa. In fact, Mr. ernment appointed him to the position of As the most prominent city in the region, Speaker, Fresno County has grown to cur- Comisionado del Pueblo de San Jose, and Monterey was the obvious selection as the rently produce more farm products in dollar during his tenure he helped to shape the site for California's Constitutional Convention value than any other in the country. growth of the Pueblo and the surrounding in 1849. For six weeks 48 delegates of diverse My home of Mariposa County is also of area. His endeavors in furnishing troop sup- backgrounds met in Colton Hall in downtown great historical significance. At one time it oc- plies, supervising public works, and keeping Monterey to debate and vote on the final text. cupied more than one-fifth of the state's the peace earned him good favor in the eyes The constitution was signed on October 13, 30,000 square miles and is currently home to of the Spanish government. In 1820 Spain 1849, and president Millard Filmore officially the oldest working courthouse west of the granted Peralta 44,000 acres of land, the larg- welcomed California as our 31st state in 1850. Rocky Mountains. Made of hand-planed local est land grant of the time. The grant included As the birthplace of American California, the lumber is 1854, the Mariposa County Court- the present day cities of Albany, Berkeley, city of Monterey is proud of its contributions to house remains the seat of government and Emeryville, Oakland, Alameda, Piedmont, and California's statehood. Further, I am proud to justice to this day and is on the National Reg- parts of San Leandro. Peralta split the land congratulate California on its sesquicentennial ister of Historic Places. between his four sons: Vincente, Doming, An- anniversary. The courthouse was accepted as a National tonio and Ignacio; they went on to develop Mr. CONDIT. Mr. Speaker, as the Great Historic Landmark because some of the most and populate the land. State of California celebrates its celebrated and noted civil, mining, and water Thanks to the development of the Pueblo sequiscentennial, I would like to recognize the cases were held in its courtroom: the Fremont and the areas surrounding, this area has con- very fine people I have the privilege of rep- land grant title and Biddle Boggs v. Merced tinued to grow and flourish through present resenting in the 18th Congressional District. Mining Company are but two. During the 1953 times. It continues to contribute to California's Located in California's great Central Valley, centennial celebration of the courthouse, the economy as a center for high tech and manu- it is recognized as one of the richest agricul- State Bar recognized the building's signifi- facturing companies as the ``Capitol of Silicon tural areas in the world and represents some cance by declaring it to be preserved as a Valley,'' and ranks second as a national leader of our nation's finest resources. Comprising all ``shrine to justice in California.'' in exports. Mr. Speaker, again I would like to of Stanislaus and Merced Counties and por- As you can see, Mr. Speaker, the 19th Dis- congratulate the people of California's Six- tions of San Joaquin, Madera, and Fresno trict of California has played a fundamental teenth District for their influence on the history counties, the 18th District is within a few hours role in California's history. From developing and prosperity of the state. of all of California's riches, with Merced Coun- the agriculture industry, to shaping our civil Mr. FARR of California. Mr. Speaker, it is ty being the ``Gateway to Yosemite'' National and natural resource laws, the 19th District's with great pleasure that I rise to congratulate Park. cities are models for emerging communities California on its 150th anniversary. I would like Many of the first settlers to the area at- across the country. I am honored to represent to take this opportunity to mark the contribu- tracted by gold. Today it is affordable housing, this district and to have been a lifelong resi- tions of California's 17th district to California's good jobs and the California climate that lure dent of Mariposa County. Mr. Speaker, please rich history. many of the newcomers. I am proud of report join me in celebrating the Sesquicentennial of As the site of the Constitutional Convention the first research university of the new millen- the Golden State: California. in 1849, the city of Monterey played a pivotal nium will be built by the University of Cali- Mr. THOMAS. Mr. Speaker, I want to join in role in California's admittance to the Union as fornia in Merced as we pave new paths and commemorating California's 150th year as a our 31st state. But, the Monterey region also start new journeys into a golden tomorrow. State. Our diversity and the pioneering spirit of has a rich history that extends back several I would be remiss however if I didn't accu- our people should be clear to anyone who vis- millennia before people from around the globe rately point to the richest of our resourcesÐ its the communities in Kern and Tulare Coun- landed on its shores in the 16th century. Na- the people who call the 18th Congressional ties in my Congressional District, the 21st. tive Americans enjoyed an abundance of nat- District home. Within its boundaries are a peo- While the image other Americans have of ural resources as early as 500 BC. ple tightly woven together by a rich cultural California is often that of beautiful beaches, Monterey was later discovered by Spain on tapestry. Our strength is found in the diversity high tech industries and outstanding sports November 17, 1542 when Juan Cabrillo spot- of our poepleÐproud, independent and full of teams, the real California stands out when ted La Bahia de los Pinos (Bay of Pines). It character. anyone visits Kern and Tulare. These are rural wasn't until 60 years later, in 1602, that Se- Like the pioneers who once settled our counties where families have built some of the bastian Viscaino officially named the region great state, these people embody the same nation's best farm businessesÐdairy, cotton, ``Monterey'' to honor the Viceroy of New Spain spirit of adventure that will lead California into table grapes, oranges, almonds and pistachio who had authorized his expedition. a prosperous future. nuts. The California oil industry is centered on The Peninsula was first settled in 1770 Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I stand this areaÐover half the oil production in Cali- when Gaspar de Portola and Father Junipero today with my fellow delegates in celebration fornia comes from Kern County. At the same Serra arrived by land and sea to establish the of the Sesquicentennial of the State of Cali- time, national public lands, including wilder- City of Monterey itself. Monterey began its re- fornia. ness areas, provide some of the finest oppor- nown as the fiscal, military, and social center As you know, California was admitted into tunities for recreation anywhere in the United of Mexican California when Spain chose the the union as the nation's 31st state 150 years States. city as the capital of Baja and Alta California ago. Since that time, our state has developed If someone wants to see how Californians in 1776. In the decades that followed, the set- into a capital of the arts, a headquarters for have continued to pursue new ideas, how they H7554 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 13, 2000 work and how they have built strong commu- prime film location. Fort Apache with John As you can see, Mr. Speaker, I believe my nities around the use of natural resources and Wayne, Columbia's Jungle Jim series with district has the best of everything, and so high technology, they ought to come out and Johnny Weissmuller, and TV shows such as does my state. I am proud to serve the resi- meet with my friends in Kern and Tulare The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin and Sky King dents of the 24th District of California. Counties. were filmed at the Corriganville Movie Ranch. Again, I wish California a happy 150th birth- Mrs. CAPPS. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to Movie stars also made their home here, and day. represent the beautiful Central Coast of Cali- many still do. Ojai is world-renowned for its Mr. MCKEON. Mr. Speaker, I stand today fornia and to celebrate the 150th anniversary arts community. with my fellow delegates in celebration of the of California's admission to the Union. California's aerospace industry also found a Sesquicentennial of the State of California. The 22nd Congressional District lies on home and a skilled labor force in the 23rd California was admitted to the Union 150 California's Central Coast and is considered Congressional District. The space shuttle's years ago as the Nation's 31st state. Since one of the most beautiful areas in the United main engines were designed by Rocketdyne that time, California has grown dramatically. States. The district includes Santa Barbara and tested at its Santa Susana Field Labora- This state, once known as part of the ``Wild and San Luis Obispo counties and features a tory, as were the engines for the Apollo and West,'' has now become a vast metropolitan spectacular coastline and majestic mountains. other space missions. region of business, enterprise and entertain- It offers a unique mix of major cities and small Much has changed in 150 years, but much ment. towns, bountiful vineyards, farms and ranches, remains the same. Agriculture is still Ventura and five highly esteemed colleges and univer- County's number one industry, although it is I represent the 25th district of California, sities. now shipped throughout the world from Ven- which consists of three major areas: the Ante- The Central Coast has a long history which tura County's very own port of entry, the Port lope Valley, the northwest San Fernando Val- embraces the experiences of Spanish explor- of Hueneme. One of the country's two Seabee ley and the Santa Clarita Valley. Each of ers and missionaries, the Chumash Indians, a bases is in Ventura County, and the Navy's these areas has contributed a great deal to warm climate and a diverse blend of wildlife. test firing range for the Pacific Fleet is here. the heritage of our state. One small town is named Los Osos, or the But Ventura County also is helping to lead The Antelope Valley was first settled in Valley of the Bears, for the grizzly bears that California and the nation into a better future. 1886 by 50 to 60 families of Swiss and Ger- were once discovered by the explorers and Technological and biomedical firms, led by man descent. Desiring to reside in California, missionaries. Amgen, have sprouted up along the 101 cor- these families were told to travel until they In 1772, Father Junipero Serra, established ridor. With the opening of California State Uni- saw palm trees. Arriving in the Antelope Val- one of the first missions in the state, the Mis- versity, Channel Islands, in 2002, high-tech ley, they mistook the numerous Joshua trees sion San Luis Obispo de Tolosa because of firms will find yet another reason to locate for palm trees and settled, naming their new the region's unmatched beauty and natural re- here. And, the school's teaching college will town Palmenthal. This name was eventually sources. Known as the ``Jewel of the Central help the nation fulfill its commitment to our changed to that of the current city, Palmdale. Coast,'' San Luis Obispo is host to a variety children. The Antelope Valley has often been referred of natural wonders, including 80 miles of pris- Mr. Speaker, California is a state com- to as the Aerospace Capital of the United tine Pacific Ocean coastline, rolling green hills, promised of visionary people with diverse States. U.S. Air Force Plant 42, in Palmdale, and fresh blue lakes. backgrounds but with a common goal to suc- was the birthplace of the B±1 and B±2 Bomb- Also known for its rich Spanish heritage, ceed. Its future remains bright for another 150 ers, the SR±71 Blackbird, the space shuttle Santa Barbara is home to the ``Queen of Mis- years. and the next generation space shuttleÐthe X± sions,'' an 18th century Spanish-style mission, Mr. SHERMAN. Mr. Speaker, today I join 33. Also, the Boeing Co., Northrop-Grumman, after which much of the city's architecture and my 51 colleagues from the Great State of Cali- and Lockheed-Martin maintain production fa- style has been modeled. In fact, this cultural fornia to pay tribute to its 150th Statehood An- cilities here. The Antelope Valley's largest city, gift is celebrated each year with a week-long niversary and to the 24th Congressional Dis- Lancaster, is home to a first-class performing ``Fiesta,'' or ``Old Spanish Days,'' featuring au- trict, which I represent. arts theater and a popular minor league base- thentic food, music, and dance. From East to West, the 24th runs from ball team, the Lancaster Jethawks. Sherman Oaks, America's best-named city, to People from around the world make the In the 1930s and 1940s, the San Fernando Thousand Oaks, through the Las Virgenes Central Coast, my District, their vacation des- Valley was known as the ``Horse Capital of area to Malibu. It includes thriving business tination. I am proud to call it my home. California'' because many movie stars would Happy anniversary California! centers in the western San Fernando Valley come in from Hollywood to ride horses and Mr. GALLEGLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to cele- and one of California's and the nation's most enjoy the slower rural pace of life. Even today, brate the sesquicentennial of California and treasured natural and recreational resources, in the smaller communities, such as the 23rd Congressional District of California's the Santa Monica Mountains. Chatsworth, it is not unusual to see horses role in the Golden State's past, present and The Santa Monica Mountains National tied to the hitching post out back of the Los future. Recreation Area is the most-often visited unit Long before California was admitted as the of our National Park System. Some 33 million Toros Mexican Restaurant or the Cowboy Pal- 31st state of the Union, Ventura County was American's visit her trails and beaches, some ace Saloon. home to Native Americans and Europeans. of the most beautiful in the world, every year. Since then the Valley has grown to become Father Junipero Serra founded one of his mis- Most impressive is its location. The Santa a major economic powerhouse in the Southern sions in Ventura, an area already known to Monica Mountains National Recreation Area is California area, home to more than 1 million the Chumash for its great fishing and abun- just a few-minutes drive from the major popu- people. Even the powerful Northridge Earth- dant flora. lation centers of Los AngelesÐits is our na- quake that hit on January 17, 1994, could not As California progressed through the 1800s tion's largest urban park. keep the Valley down. Residents of the Valley and early 20th Century, so did Ventura Coun- The residents of the Malibu and Las pulled together to rebuild their homes and the ty. First the stage coaches and then the rail- Virgenes areas are neighbors to this extraor- roads. It is now poised to become a city in road connecting Los Angeles to San Francisco dinary resource. It is truly a special place to and of itself. came over and through the Santa Susana live. The Santa Clarita Valley, located in between Pass, snaking along the Simi Valley, and on The San Fernando Valley, part of the City of the San Fernando and Antelope Valleys, has out to the coast. Many who passed through Los Angeles, is itself a large-sized city, with made many contributions to the history of both Ventura County were captured by the golden 1.4 million residents. If it were a city of its California and the United States. For thou- hills and lush soil. They stayed and raised cat- own, the San Fernando Valley would be the sands of years, the Valley served as a major tle, planted apricots and walnuts, citrus trees 6th largest U.S. city. It is richly diverse and a migration route for Native American groups as and avocados. great community to live and work in. Proudly, they traveled between the coast and the inte- Or, they harvested the soil in other ways. it would be by far the safest of America's 10 rior valleys and the great eastern deserts. This Black gold is also among Ventura County's largest cities. is the location of the first documented dis- riches, and you can actually see oil seeping Thousand Oaks, a community of more than covery of gold in California; the oldest existing out of the soil today as you drive up Highway 100,000 people, is also a wonderful place to oil refinery in the world; the first commercial oil 150 between Santa Paula and Ojai, and in work and live. It is an impressive community field in California; the third-longest railroad other parts of the county. and is also home to some of my district's most tunnel in the world at its completion in 1876; When Hollywood began to blossom in the distinguished employers, including the bio- and it is the location of one of the last ``treat Los Angeles hills, Ventura County became a technology giant, Amgen. train robberies'' in the United States. September 13, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7555 In the 1920s, William S. Hart and Tom Mix ployed at nearby defense plants lost their jobs the home of Cal Tech, one of the nation's pre- used the Santa Clarita Valley to create the tra- in the post-Cold War downsizing, while others mier research institutions where the scientists ditional Western film. The Western film indus- were laid off in August 1992 when the General and engineers work together with the Jet Pro- try continued growing through the decades Motors plant located in the heart of the District pulsion Laboratory on behalf of NASA to de- with actors such as Gary Cooper, Roy Rogers, in Van Nuys shut its doors. The magnitude of vise the latest techniques in space exploration. John Wayne and others. Our quaint little val- unemployment was dramatically illustrated in A few miles away, there is a different kind ley created the ideal background for great 1993, when a job fair held at the vacant GM of creativity at work in the many studios that Westerns such as the ``Lone Ranger,'' ``Wyatt site drew thousands of people. employee writers, set designers, actors and di- Earp,'' ``Annie Oakly,'' ``Gunsmoke'' and many Today, the worst of that economic crisis rectors who create America's favorite movies more. seems to be over. Unemployment in the area and television shows. The 27th District is As you can see, Mr. Speaker, the 25th dis- is down, as it is throughout Los Angeles home to Warner Brothers Studios, Walt Dis- trict has played a vital role in California's liveli- County, and a major commercial/manufac- ney Studios and numerous small entertain- hood. I am honored to represent this district turing development is rising where the GM ment companies. In fact even Jay Leno works and to have been a life-long resident of the plant once stood. In addition, the 26th District on his ``Tonight Show'' from NBC Studios lo- Golden State. From the days of the Gold continues to be home to a variety of manufac- cated in downtown Burbank. Rush, to the current times of the Silicon Val- turing facilities. It is an honor for me to represent the 27th ley, California has always had a major impact The Northridge earthquake of January 17, District of California in Congress and to join on U.S. history and the economy. Please join 1994 had its epicenter just west of the 26th with my colleagues in celebrating the me today in celebrating the Sesquicentennial and destroyed or damaged many homes, Seisquintennial Anniversary of our great state. of this great state. stores, factories and office buildings. In fact, Mr. DREIER. Mr. Speaker, the San Gabriel, Mr. BERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to the building that housed the 26th District Of- Pomona and Walnut Valleys are home to 17 honor the 150th birthday of the Great State of fice was among those that suffered damage cities and other communities in northeastern California, and to pay tribute to California's so extensive that it had to be torn down fol- Los Angeles County. It is home to the San 26th Congressional District, which I am hon- lowing the quake. A section of Interstate 405 Gabriel Mountains and the Angeles National ored to represent in Congress. The 26th Dis- within the District collapsed, a gas leak started ForestÐthe most visited part of our national trict is located in the Northeast San Fernando fires that consumed 70 homes in Sylmar and forest system. It's one of the few places in Valley and consists of the Golden State and an oil line exploded in San Fernando (where America where you can stand in warm and Hollywood Freeway corridors of the Valley, the quake flattened 63 homes and damaged comfortable 90-degree weather and look up at proceeding as far west as Van Nuys and the another 835.) After extensive rebuilding and a beautiful, snowcapped mountain such as San Diego Freeway. retrofitting, however, virtually all vestiges of Mount Baldy. Its history was recounted, with some cre- the damage have been repaired. Dating from the early days of Spanish set- ative license, in the movie Chinatown. Civic In the last 150 years, the San Fernando tlement in California, my district was home to leaders encouraged city engineer William Valley has changed from an empty open many ranchos and other agricultural settle- Mulholland to build a huge aqueduct from the stretch of land into a busy metropolis, filled ments. The complexion of the region changed Owens Valley to give Los Angeles water, and, with houses and businesses, office towers, little over many decades. The completion of in 1915, got the city to annex most of the Val- shopping centers, subdivisions and warehouse the railroad from Chicago late in the 19th cen- ley, large tracts of which they had already pur- buildings. The 26th District is home to the tury unleashed growth that would eventually chased. remake the entire region. With the advent of In addition to many neighborhoods of Los Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, access to the east, the San Gabriel Valley Angeles, the 26th District takes in the small which presents the annual Emmy Awards. began to boom. People flocked to the area in independent city of San Fernando, which is Among the notable alumni of the District are  search of better job prospects and a more home to the beautiful Mission San Fernando, actor Robert Redford, who attended Van Nuys Ä comfortable climate, and many small towns Rey de Espana. This historic building was es- High School, and rock 'n roll star Ritchie began to grow along the rail lines. Many of the tablished by Frey Fermin Francisco De Valens, of Pacoima. towns and cities in the San Gabriel Valley Lasuen on September 8, 1797 as one of a Mr. Speaker, California's 26th District is one today trace their roots to midwesterners who chain of missions built to convert the native of the fastest growing areas of Los Angeles. I settled in the area beginning in the late peoples to Christianity and to consolidate am very proud to represent its citizens in the Spanish power along the coast of California. United States House of Representatives. I ask 1800's. The traditions and values of those The Mission Church is an exact replica of the my colleagues to join the California Delegation early citizens can still be found today in the original church, which was built between 1804 today in celebrating the sesquicentennial of small-town atmosphere in cities from one end and 1806. The walls of the church are seven the Golden StateÐCalifornia. of the valley to the otherÐeven though the feet thick at the base and five feet thick at the Mr. ROGAN. Mr. Speaker, located just min- area is part of the sprawling Los Angeles top. The material used was adobe brick, and utes from downtown Los Angeles, the 27th megalopolis. those who built it were primarily the native District of California has an identity as colorful About the same time as the railroad comple- peoples, who were called the Gabrielinos or as the roses that adorn the floats of the locally tion, it was discovered that citrus fruits grew the Tongva. produced Tournament of Roses Parade. The well in the region's rich soil and warm climate. During the 1950s and 1960s, the 26th Dis- district sits between the Verdugo and San Ga- The Valleys became leading producers of or- trict was home to Holiday Lake at Hansen briel Mountains and encompasses the Foothill anges and lemons, as groves blanketed the Dam, one of the most popular spots in the en- communities of Glendale, Burbank, Pasadena, area. The citrus industry brought people and a tire San Fernando Valley for family outings. South Pasadena, San Marino, Sunland, booming economy which lasted until the sec- On weekends, the lake was filled with swim- Tujunga, La Canada, La Cresenta, Altadena ond World War. After the war, the citrus mers and boaters and the shores teemed with and a small portion of Los Angeles. groves gave way to housing tracts and grow- picnics and games. But in 1969 and again in The district boasts distinctive neighbor- ing suburbs. The area remains a diverse mix 1980, floods brought in millions of tons of hoods, a rich history and a vibrant cultural of residential areas and businesses, small and sand, gravel and silt to Hansen Dam, trans- scene. The ethnic diversity of the district is large. At the same time it is undergoing rapid forming the beautiful 130-acre lake into a one of its greatest assets and includes long demographic shifts as the diversity of Cali- swamp. With the demise of the lake, the other time White, African-American and Hispanic fornia continues with the arrival new immi- parts of the park fell into disrepair. communities along side growing numbers of grants from China, India, Mexico and a host of By the 1980's, the closing of the lake be- Koreans, Filipinos and the nation's largest Ar- other countries in Asia and Latin America and came a depressing symbol of overall neglect menian community. Another distinction is the elsewhere. in this low- to middle-income area. From the Spanish heritage reflected in the abundant Today the area is a blend of old and new. day I came to Congress, its restoration was mission-style architecture and landscaping that The San Gabriel Valley is home to showcase one of my highest priorities. In 1999, a fishing can be found throughout the district. events such as the annual Pasadena Tour- lake opened to paddle boats and rowboats Every New Year's Day, millions of Ameri- nament of Roses Parade and the Los Angeles and a swimming lake opened at Hansen Dam, cans tune in to see rose covered floats make County Fair. At the same time it is becoming making this area once again a central rec- their way down the streets of Pasadena in the a modern center for high technology. Firms reational area for Valley families. Tournament of Roses Parade and to watch headquartered in the region are at the cutting The 26th District was hard hit by the reces- two of the nation's top college football teams edge of engineering and construction, of inter- sion of the early 1990s. Many workers em- compete in the Rose Bowl. Pasadena is also net commerce, of computer hardware and of H7556 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 13, 2000 communications technology. The area is also population. In addition, there are large groups In closing, Mr. Speaker, I join my colleagues home to the world renowned City of Hope Na- of Armenian, Jewish, Russian, and Egyptian from the Golden State in celebrating Califor- tional Medical Center in Duarte and a number Americans who have made their home in the nia's 150 years of success and wishing my of outstanding institutions of higher learning, 30th CD. More than half of my constituents State continued prosperity. including the Claremont Colleges. The vibrant were born in other countries, adding yet an- Mr. DIXON. Mr. Speaker, my district lines economy is increasingly centered around tech- other dimension to this amazing mosaic of in- run from the Harbor Freeway past Baldwin nology and trade and our unique location at dividuals. Hills to Culver City; my district includes USC; the edge of the Pacific Rim. Whether visiting Hollywood, attending a California Science Center, Natural History Mu- Mr. WAXMAN. Mr. Speaker, it is a great Dodger game, or enjoying the culture and cui- seum of LA County; California African Amer- honor for me to represent the 29th Congres- sine of Koreatown and Chinatown, the 30th ican Museum, Petersen Automotive Museum; sional District, which is a mecca of creative CD is a joy to represent. The 30th CD is a and Sony Pictures Studio in Culver City. genius and one of the most celebrated dis- wonderful part of the great city of Los Ange- Los Angeles was little more than a frontier tricts in the country. les. Mr. Speaker, and my fellow colleagues, I town in the 1870s when members of the Meth- Whether you are enjoying the dazzling enthusiastically applaud the hard work and odist Episcopal Conference first sought to es- beaches, the celebrated Walk of Fame, the contributions of my constituents in the 30th tablish a university in the region. Today, the shopping on Rodeo Drive, or the magnificent CD, along with those of the other 51 congres- University of Southern California (USC), lo- Santa Monica Mountains, the beauty and di- sional districts who have helped make Cali- cated in the culturally and ethnically diverse versity of the 29th Congressional District cap- fornia what it was yesterday, what it is today, 32nd Congressional District, is, arguably, one tivate the imagination like no other place on and what it will be in the future . . . a new of the country's most preeminent international earth. frontier. centers of learning, enrolling more than 28,000 The 29th Congressional District is the Mr. MARTINEZ. Mr. Speaker, it gives me undergraduate, graduate, and professional world's entertainment capital. From the time great pride to rise tonight to celebrate the students. It ranks in the top ten percent of the first movie studio was created in 1911, State of California's sesquicentennial anniver- major research universities in the United creative visionaries and artisans have flocked sary. States. to this magical place. Today, thanks to the tal- For 150 years, California has been a vital The 32nd Congressional District is also ent and energy of the thousands of people in part of the United States. From the gold rush home to Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City, the district, the entertainment production in- to the high-tech rush, California has been a a major employer in the district, and formerly dustry is the nation's largest exporter. Inter- beacon for millions of our fellow countrymen the home of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM), national sales of widely popular American who have staked a claim in the American one of the cradles of the motion picture indus- copyrighted works brings tens of billions of ad- dream. The Golden State is truly the en- try in the state. The 32nd also claims a great ditional dollars to our economy each year. chanted State, home to the entrepreneurial deal of movie history, including the little known spirit that has built our great Nation. The vision and inventive genius are also on fact that the much heralded 1939 blockbuster Mr. Speaker, the history of the 31st con- display in the myriad other businesses movie, ``Gone With the Wind,'' was filmed at gressional district located in the San Gabriel throughout the district, including high tech the historic David O. Selznick Studios, which firms, e-businesses, unique retail businesses Valley mirrors, in many ways, the history and growth of California. My district is one of the was located in Culver City. and restaurants, and entrepreneurial start-ups. Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD. Mr. Speaker, I rise most interesting and culturally diverse in the Not surprisingly, this community contains in honor of the 150th anniversary of the state- State. It includes parts of East Los Angeles some of the best informed, technologically and extends west to the foothills of the San hood of the great state of California. savvy, culturally progressive, and politically ac- On this historic occasion, is it fitting that we Gabriel mountains, encompassing the cities of tive people in the country. taking a moment to observe and celebrate the Monterey Park, Alhambra, San Gabriel, South Every year people travel from around the diverse and distinct cities and communities world to experience the magic of the 29th San Gabriel, Rosemead, El Monte, South El Monte, Baldwin Park, Irwindale and Azusa. throughout our state. Congressional District, a singular place where The city of San Gabriel is home to the his- The district that I am proud to represent and people's biggest dreams can come true. toric San Gabriel Mission, which was founded call home is the 33rd Congressional District of Mr. BECERRA. Mr. Speaker, I stand before in 1771 by Franciscan monks. The mission California. you proudly to congratulate California, the served as a major catalyst in the growth of The 33rd Congressional district is a vibrant, Golden State, on 150 trailblazing and indus- southern California. It was from the San Ga- diverse area encompassing metropolitan trious years. It is often said that ``as California briel Mission that 11 families left on Sep- downtown Los Angeles, including Boyle goes, so goes the nation,'' for we are a di- tember 4, 1881, to found El Pueblo De La Heights, Little Tokyo, Pico Union, and portions verse and forward-looking lot. Well, it might Reina De Los Angeles. Today, the San Ga- of Chinatown, Filipinotown, Koreatown, and also be said that as Los AngelesÐand specifi- briel is a bustling city, rich in culture and his- Westlake. The suburban portions of the district cally, the 30th CDÐgoes, so goes the nation, tory. include the cities of Bell, Bell Gardens, Com- because we are positively among the most El Monte, known as the end of the Sante Fe merce, Cudahy, Huntington Park, Maywood, richly multi-lingual and multi-cultural commu- Trail was the place where people traveling be- South Gate, and Vernon and parts of East Los nities in the world. I am proud to represent a tween San Bernardino and Los Angeles Angeles, Walnut Park and Florence. district steeped in tradition with landmark com- stopped. Gold prospectors heading for the The 33rd Congressional district houses the munities such as: Koreatown, Chinatown, gold fields in northern California stopped here civic center of Los Angeles, including the Eagle Rock, Atwater Village, Cypress Park, before continuing on their trek. El Monte is area's courthouses, Los Angeles City Hall, the Glassel Park, Highland Park, Montecito today the largest city in my district. El Monte offices of the Los Angeles County Board of Heights, El Sereno, Echo Park, Silver Lake, is home to hard working families who take Supervisors, Los Angeles Police Department, Mount Washington, Monterey Hills, Elysian pride in their community and heritage. Los Angeles Unified School District, Metropoli- Valley, Lincoln Heights, Boyle Heights, Mid- Mr. Speaker, the city of Monterey Park, tan Transit Authority, and Immigration and Wilshire, and East Hollywood. My district sur- which was originally inhabited by Shoshone Naturalization Service. rounds downtown to the North, West, and Indians, is at the turn of the 21st century the In addition, the 33rd Congressional district East, and contains landmark institutions home for one of the largest Asian-American boasts a multitude of cultural attractions and known to everyone such as the Southwest communities in the country. Chinese, Tai- resources. The Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Museum, Los Angeles City College, Occi- wanese, and Vietnamese shops, restaurants, Shrine Auditorium, Latino Museum, Chinese dental College, Children's Hospital and the and import centers are present throughout the American Museum, Japanese American Na- Los Angeles County-University of Southern city. tional Museum, and the Museum of Contem- California Medical Center. Mr. Speaker, all the cities in my district have porary Art are located in my congressional dis- Specifically, my district contains over their own distinctive character and unique trict. In addition, the new Our Lady of the An- 573,000 people which, much like the city of place in the history of southern California. Dur- geles Cathedral is being built in the center of Los Angeles, is home to a multiplicity of lan- ing the past 150 years, the San Gabriel Valley downtown Los Angeles. guages spoken. Like California, my district is has played an important role in the develop- Our community also reflects the rich history now a majority-minority region where the num- ment of the region, and the valley is indeed of the state of California. The district is home ber of ethnic minorities, including significant extremely well-positioned to continued as vital to such historic sites such as Union Station, numbers of Latino and Asian American resi- player in the prosperity of Los Angeles County Olvera Street Plaza and the Broadway theater dents, actually form the majority of the total and southern California. district. In fact, on September 4th of this year, September 13, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7557 the city of Los Angeles celebrated its 219th At the end of World War II the sudden de- The city of Carson has a strong Spanish birthday. mand in housing for returning veterans from presence and is home to Dominguez Rancho The residents of 33rd Congressional district throughout the country desiring to raise their Adobe, built in 1826. The Goodyear blimp reflect the wonderful diversity of our State. young families and populate the massive eco- ``Eagle'' also calls Carson home. Goodyear's There is a mixture of newly-arrived immigrants nomic engine of industrial Los Angeles at- blimp logs over 400,000 air miles per year and families and a strong, established Hispanic tracted developers to these peaceful and have adorned the skies of Southern California community. Ethnic enclaves, like Chinatown, pleasant locales. New homes, schools and as a very visible corporate symbol of the tire Koreatown, and Japantown, house specialty churches were built and soon these local com- and rubber company. stores and restaurants that cater to the area's munities began to incorporate into new cities. The Los Angeles community of Watts is thriving Asian community. All of these communities share a proud history home to the Watts Towers. Created by Simon Recently, the 33rd Congressional district of the development of the ``Golden State'' and Rodia, the towers rise over one hundred feet proudly hosted the Democratic National Con- each has a unique and special historical herit- tall. Composed of structural steel rods and cir- vention. The convention gave Los Angeles age. cular hoops connected by spokes, the towers and its residents an opportunity to showcase California is indeed the greatest state, in incorporate a sparkling mosaic of found mate- our city to the hundreds of thousands of visi- population, economy, diversity and worldwide rials including pottery, seashells, and glass. tors as well as the millions who watched the cultural influence. Its magnificent coastal Rodia's house, destroyed by fire in 1957, re- proceedings on television. The DNC took areas, majestic mountain ranges, fabulously sided within the complex. place at the recently-opened Staples Center, fertile agricultural valleys, vast pristine deserts, Declared hazardous by the city of Los An- which also serves as the home for the Los An- bespeak an unequaled wealth of environ- geles, the towers were threatened with demoli- geles Kings, Lakers and the Clippers. mental diversity. The Great Golden State was, tion until an engineer's stress test proved I am extremely proud of all that the 33rd is and will always be the treasure chest of the them structurally sound. They have since been Congressional district has to offer and de- American experience renowned the world designated a cultural monument. lighted to sing its praises on the 150th birth- over. For every Californian, native and immi- The city of Long Beach has a past deep in day of our great state, the State of California. grant, our motto ``Eureka'' says it all ``I have Spanish history. Created by a land grant given Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Mr. Speaker, on this found it!'' to soldier Manuel Nieto, the city was planned Sesquicentennial Anniversary of California's Put another candle on our birthday cake, we out in 1882 as Willmore City by developer admission to the Union, I am filled with tre- are 150 years old today? God bless California. Williman Willmore, and a new town began mendous pride and a deep sense of honor to Felicidades California? forming along the coast. Long Beach serves represent the people of my Thirty-fourth Con- Mr. KUYKENDALL. Mr. Speaker, today I as home to the historic Queen Mary. gressional District, composed of the cities and recognize the 150th anniversary of California's Partially adjacent to Long Beach is the com- communities in the Southeast and San Gabriel statehood. On September 9, 1850, California munity of Habor Gateway and serves as the Valley areas of Los Angeles County including was admitted to the Union as the nation's 31st entrance to the Los Angeles port area. People the City of Industry, East Los Angeles, Haci- state. Much has changed over the last 150 from around the world visit and call the South enda Heights, La Puente, Montebello, Nor- years, but California still remains one of the Bay area home. I am proud to call the 37th walk, Pico Rivera, Santa Fe Springs, and world's natural treasures. Congressional District home. Whittier. At the time of California's entry into the Happy Anniversary California! Our district is a part of Southern California Union, the population for Los Angeles num- Mr. HORN. Mr. Speaker, as we celebrate that is rich in diversity and historical signifi- bered 3,530. As Los Angeles developed and California's 150th anniversary of statehood, cance from the earliest days through the mod- expanded, so did the South Bay. I am proud this is a good time to reflect on the vast ern era. In the heart of the 34th district, is the that the natural beauty of the South Bay re- change that has occurred in this former Span- home of Pio Pico, the last governor of Mexi- mained unchanged over the last 150 years. ish Colony. Since California was admitted into can California before the American takeover in The shoreline is our livelihood, as California is the Union as the nation's 31st state on Sep- 1846. One of California's most remarkable his- the gateway to the West. tember 9, 1850, the state has grown to be- torical figures, he witnessed and helped shape We are rich in cultural diversity with a popu- come the world's fifth largest economy. nearly a century of California history. Governor lation of all races and creeds from throughout California's history before and after state- Pico's ancestry includes a mixture of the world. California's natural resources are hood includes vital contributions by Hispanics ethnicities, including Mexican, African, Indian numerous, with some of the most breathtaking and Native Americans. One of the most impor- and Italian. He built a mansion on what is now landscape in the world. From agriculture to e- tant has been the system of 21 missions a three-acre state park located in Whittier, that commerce, we are a leader in all areas of founded by Father Junipero Serra that began was once the headquarters of his sprawling business. California's 150 years as a state in San Diego and extended over 600 miles to 8,891-acre ranch. Twice the governor of the embody the American experience, one of the the north. The contributions of the missions in Mexican State, his life spanned a remarkable growth and vision. education and in producing clothing and food era that saw the Spanish, Mexican and Amer- I congratulate all Californians on this mile- were integral in California's early development. ican flags fly over his native Alta California. stone. We have much to celebrate. The state California has often been referred to as a Early in the American era, Whittier also be- of California is a model to the nation. I hope bellwether stateÐa place where people chal- came the home to a vibrant community of the next 150 years are as dynamic as the first lenge the assumptions of the present to give Quakers. It was from this community in a later 150. America a glimpse of the future. This is fitting generation that our Thirty-seventh President of Ms. MILLENDER-MCDONALD. Mr. Speaker, for a state settled by far-sighted, brave individ- the United States, Richard M. Nixon, was edu- I rise with great pride because September 9th uals willing to risk everything for a second cated at Whittier College. After service in the marked the 150th anniversary of California's chance. Americans and others from around United States Navy during World War II, he admission to the union. The United States the world have seen California as a place to returned to the area to begin his political ca- Postal Service is reissuing its California State- seek a better life. When Los Angeles was reer and was elected to Congress in 1946. hood stamp to honor this event. And all of the founded in 1781, its residents included people San Gabriel Mission founded by Blessed 52 members of the California delegation have of European, African, and Native American Junipero Serra, a Franciscan missionary from come together to pay tribute to an important ethnic backgrounds. Chinese immigrants built Mallorca, Spain, administered the vast lands part of our history in the United States. railroads and agricultural infrastructure in the composing what we know as the ``Los Angeles As the Representative of the 37th District of 19th Century. In the 1880's the first direct rail basin,'' and which were later parceled out into California and long time resident of this great connection between Southern California and sprawling ranchos to land-grantees during the state, I am happy to join this effort to pay the East brought hundreds of thousands to the Spanish and Mexican eras. Following the ran- homage to our historical leaders who had the Southland. cho era when cattle was the principal eco- wisdom to form one union of the United In the 38th District, the historical attractions nomic endeavor, these fabulously fertile lands States. include Rancho Los Cerritos, an 1884 colonial brought forth rich agricultural commodities in- My district in particular has made wonderful style-adobe that was once a working cattle cluding citrus, avocado and walnut groves, contributions to the state of California over the ranch, and Rancho Los Alamitos Historic bean fields and dairy land. Eventually major oil past 150 years. The South Bay area has a Ranch and Gardens, which was built in 1806. reserves were discovered in what is now long and distinguished history that is unique The port of Long Beach is home to the historic Santa Fe Springs and Montebello, which con- and embraces the essence of Southern Cali- Queen Mary, once called the Queen of the At- tinue producing to this day. fornia. lantic and arguably the most famous ship in H7558 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 13, 2000 history. The Queen Mary began its maiden and Santa Fe railroads, and then by Route 66, The international airport in Ontario is quickly voyage in 1936, served as Winston Churchill's the Mother Road that is still celebrated by tens becoming a major airport hub for passengers seaborne headquarters, and played a part in of thousands of people at events in Barstow and cargo heading overseas. Pomona is the the major Allied campaign of the Second and San Bernardino. host of the Los Angeles County Fair each World War. Long Beach is also home to the The 40th Congressional District today year. Yorba Linda is the birthplace and resting Boeing C±17 military transport plant and the boasts the highest point and lowest point in place for former President, Richard Nixon, and Sea Launch base that sends satellites into the ``lower 48'' states. Mount Whitney, at home to the Nixon Presidential Library. The space. Additionally, the Apollo space capsules 14,495 feet, is the highest peak along the tow- 41st District is also the home of California and the space shuttles were built at the NASA ering mountain chain known as the Sierra Ne- State Polytechnic University, Pomona. The plant in the city of Downey. vada. The lowest point at 282 feet below sea Collins School of Hospitality Management at This 150th anniversary celebration of Cali- level, is the Badwater area of the desolately Cal Poly Pomona is considered to be among fornia's statehood is as much an occasion to beautiful Death Valley National Park. The two the top ten hospitality management schools in look forward to the future as to reflect on the points are among many that make the district the United States. past. If we live up to our state's long tradition an outdoor recreation paradise. Other desert I am very proud to be a resident and the of progress, diversity, and national and inter- parks include Joshua Tree National Park and Representative of the 41st District of Cali- national leadership, California can look for- Mojava National Preserve. The Owens Valley, fornia. It is with great pride that I recognize the ward to another 150 years of success. where the mountains meet the desert, is the Sesquicentennial of California, the greatest Mr. ROYCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay trib- gateway to such nationally known treasures as State in the Union. ute to the 150th anniversary of the founding of Sequoia National Park and the Mammoth Mr. BACA. Mr. Speaker, this year we cele- the golden State of California. Lakes ski resorts. brate California's 150th anniversary of the From the port of Long Beach to the North Southern California residents known that state's admission to the union. The 42nd Con- Orange County region, the 39th Congressional they can find world-class skiing and summer gressional district of California has undergone District is one of the many examples of the hiking trails much closer to home, in the 40th many changes over the years. state's remarkable diversity. This area was District's San Bernardino Mountains, which For many years San Bernardino was the once thriving farmland, rich in oranges, lem- provide a snow-capped backdrop to the sunny gateway to the Los Angeles Basin, situated on ons, avocados, and walnuts. Agriculture was Southland. Tucked under those mountains are flat land where the route through the twisting, the first important industry. With orange some of the nation's fastest growing commu- windy Cajon Pass took passengers on the groves being so abundant, Orange County nities. Santa Fe Railroad and motorists on U.S. 66 was named after the fruit. Mr. Speaker, the 40th Congressional District from the hot and dusty high desert to the Many industrious individuals flocked to this makes a huge contribution to our nation's de- greener, tree-lined basin. area, like Walter Knott, who began the Knott fense as the home of the Army's National There were orange groves around the little legacy in Buena Park. He used to sell jams Training Center at Fort Irwin, the Marine railroad towns and vineyards to the west; this and jellies at a roadside stand. Mrs. Knott Corps Air-Command Combat Center at was an agricultural zone until World War II, began serving up fried chicken dinners to Twentynine Palms, Edwards Air Force Base when Henry J. Kaiser built the West Coast's those waiting in the lines, and they soon and China Lake Naval Air Warfare Center. first major steel mill between the Santa Fe and added a restaurant to accommodate more Two recently closed installationsÐGeorge Air Southern Pacific lines in Fontana, just west of people. Force and Norton Air Force BasesÐare being San Bernardino. Mr. Knott wanted to build something as a transformed into new commercial air hubs to In the 1950's Ray Kroc traveled to California tribute to the Old West and the pioneers who handle the region's burgeoning air cargo and upon hearing about the McDonald's ham- paved the way. The idea of a ghost town was passenger needs. burger stand in San Bernardino running eight born, which eventually evolved into the Knott's The 40th Congressional District has a Multimixers at a time. Kroc had never seen so Berry Farm amusement park. Its original pur- wealth of universities and colleges, including many people served so fast. Kroc pitched the pose was to educate and entertain and it still fast-growing California State University, San idea of opening up several restaurants to Dick does today. Bernardino, the prestigious University of Red- and Mac McDonald. Today the restaurant is The district has undergone tremendous lands, and Loma Linda University and Medical an international chain. growth since the days of the orange groves. Center, known nationally for its infant heart In the 1990's the region weathered military The neighboring metropolis of Los Angeles transplant program and for the first proton base closures and realignments, as well as burst at the seams and the population spilled beam accelerator used in ground-breaking aerospace firm downsizing. But we have re- across the rural valley. In its wake, the farm- cancer treatment. built, and today the Inland Empire has a thriv- lands were replaced by an urban landscape of Mr. Speaker, from the discovery and mining ing economy and is projected to be one of the homes, shopping malls, and industrial parks. of gold and silver to the training ground for fastest-growing areas in the United States. Today, Orange County is home to a vast Gen. George S. Patton's World War II tank Today the region has great strengthsÐWe number of major industries, the most promi- brigades, the 40th Congressional District's his- have inexpensive land, extensive transpor- nent being the high-tech, telecommunications, tory is intertwined with California's and the na- tation systems, including trucking hubs, a and entertainment industries. tion's. It is an honor to represent a district that large employment pool, low unemployment, Throughout its existence, this area has con- contains such a wealth of resources, and such strong growth in construction, distribution, and tinued to thrive. No other environment is more hard-working, forward-looking constituents. manufacturing industries, and 23 colleges and conducive to innovation and creativity than this Mr. GARY MILLER of California. Mr. Speak- universities, which are engaged in cutting sun-blessed region of Southern California. er, I rise today to recognize the Sesquicenten- edge research, including CE±CERT at U.C. Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speaker, as nial of the great State of California's admit- Riverside, which is doing research on auto- California celebrates the 150th anniversary of tance to the Union. This event took place on motive technologies of the future. statehood, I would like to share with my col- September 9, 1850 and made California the IVDA/San Bernardino International Airport is leagues a little of the history and special char- 31st State of the United States of America. poised to turn Norton Air Force Base into a acteristics of the 40th Congressional DistrictÐ The 41st District, which I represent, is part high-tech incubator, through legislation I au- the largest in the stateÐwhich I am proud to of what makes California special. It is centered thored to provide tax incentives to businesses represent. That history stretches long before in the area that is known as the Inland Empire (AB 3, 1998). We hope to create 15,000 high- California became a stateÐand indeed long on the point where Los Angeles, San tech jobs in our region through incentives as before the history of the West was recorded. Bernardino and Orange Counties come to- a result of that legislation, such as 15 year net The 40th district stretches from the peaks of gether. Decades ago, it was home to mostly operating loss carryover, sales and use tax the Eastern Sierra Nevada to the fast-growing orange groves, farmers and dairymen. But credits, expedited permit processing, and the cities of the San Bernardino Valley, on the during the 1980's, the Inland Empire devel- creation of local incentives for employers. eastern edge of the Southern California urban oped into a booming economic region as a re- We are also working to create a regional area. The heart of the district is the Mojava sult of the expansion California experienced in partnership with Orange County to make San Desert, which has long been known as a gate- that time. Bernardino International Airport viable for busi- way to the Pacific Coast since the Mohava In- This district is home to many terrific cities nesses. dians forged a trail west from the Colorado including Chino, Chino Hills, Upland Montclair, California and the Inland Empire will be a River to trade with coastal tribes. The route Walnut, Diamond Bar, Brea, Rowland Heights, hub for the commercial space business and eventually was followed by the Union Pacific Ontario, Pomona, Yorba Linda and Plancentia. industries of the future. High technology will September 13, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7559 be the key, in this decade and in the next 150 region. The site was established as a campus statehood in 1850, the residents became U.S. years of our state. of the University of California fewer than 50 citizens. By the late 1800's the railroads had Scientists are working on advances that years later in 1954. Today, the University of become part of the landscape, transporting push the frontiers of science, such as new de- California at Riverside has earned a reputation new arrivals to the coastal regions of southern vices that can store the content of the Library as one of the pre-eminent teaching and re- California. Some never got that far, instead of Congress on a computer the size of a sugar search institutes in the world. making their home in what is now Riverside cube, and robots no bigger than a thumbnail. Agriculture continues to be a cornerstone of County. As a member of the Science Committee, I UC Riverside as California continues as the have been pleased to support these efforts. nation's top agriculture state, a position it has From the beginning, the Cahuilla people had This research will have very real benefits for held for more than 50 years. From Humboldt recognized the restorative powers and healing California and the Inland Empire in terms of County in the north to Imperial County in the benefits of the agua caliente or ``hot waters'' of job creation and economic growth. If anyone South, California agriculture is a blend of val- the desert springs. Soon, residents and visi- has any doubts, look at the Internet. The Inter- leys, foothills, coastal areas and deserts tors made the pilgrimage to Palm Springs to net started as a federal research tool, and is where a bounty of superior agricultural prod- soak in the hot springs and find comfort in the responsible for one of the longest economic ucts unmatched anywhere in the world grow. dry desert climate. Enterprising farmers in the booms in history. My home district also offers up its beautiful Coachella Valley began raising dates, grapes In addition to the above initiatives, we will architecture to those who visit. Its ``Mediterra- and other crops that could withstand the dry continue to work on projects such as com- nean image'' derives from the many examples conditions and often searing desert heat. pleting the Alameda Corridor, making it a of fine architecture in the California Mission During the same period, the Hemet and San route that ultimately could link us with Mexico; Revival and Spanish Colonial styles that grace bringing high speed rail to the Inland Empire, its landscape. The best known example being Jacinto Valley attracted farmers and ranchers and creating an Inland Empire distribution cen- the Historic Mission Inn, in the City of River- to its rich and productive lands. Cattle ter. We are building Tech Park, a 120-acre side, which was built between 1902 and 1932 ranches, citrus groves, and a variety of dif- business park to house high tech businesses. by Frank A. Miller and his partner Henry Hun- ferent types of produce thrived in this fertile We are also working to revitalize downtown tington. Bette Davis and Humphrey Bogart valley. But, as in all of southern California, the San Bernardino with a new courthouse, were married there. Teddy Roosevelt was its need for a steady supply of water limited the through SB 35 (Baca), which provides local first Presidential guest. Richard and Pat Nixon agricultural growth of the entire region. funding, and we have been working on federal exchanged wedding vows at the Inn. Ronald Today, most Americans would have a dif- funds. and Nancy Reagan began their honeymoon in ficult time imagining the southern California of In summary, it has been a long road from its Presidential Suite. our not so distant past. The miracle that the hot and dusty origins of our area to the Mr. Speaker, the 43rd District has obviously changed the landscape was the introduction of thriving high-tech future. But as our state cele- seen rapid growth and change over the past a reliable source of water for irrigation and de- brates its 150th anniversary, we have many 150 years. We are proud to join our other velopment. Shortly after the turn of the cen- changes to look back on. Our past achieve- friends across California in celebrating our tury, that need resulted in the creation of the ments are filled with pride, our future promise great fortune and success as a State. Cali- is great. fornia is guaranteed to continue as corner- Salton Sea when the Colorado River breached Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today stone of agriculture, education and industry in the holding dikes that had been constructed to with the whole of my delegation to commemo- the next 150 years to come. Happy Birthday route fresh water for irrigation to the eastern rate the 150th anniversary of the great state of California! Coachella Valley. With the creation of the Sea California joining the United States of America. Mrs. BONO. Mr. Speaker, in many ways, and the establishment of efficient irrigation As the 31st state to join the union, nobody at California's 44th District represents the Golden systems the unthinkable happened. A once the time could have predicted the incredible State as a whole. Rich in its geographic, envi- hostile desert became a rich agricultural cen- breadth of agriculture, business, military prow- ronmental and cultural diversity, this area with- ter. And with the new political clout enjoyed by ess or diversity that California would and con- in what is now known as the ``Inland Empire,'' the southern California water districts and de- tinues to contribute to the nation. has a vibrant past and promising future. The partments, eastern Riverside County found a My own small corner of California, anything district contains towering alpine peaks and for- dependable source of water for its residents but small really, encompasses western River- ests, arid expanses of unforgiving desert, rich and agricultural concerns. side County, including the cities of Riverside, agricultural fieldsÐeven beaches at the great As the population grew in southern Cali- Corona, Norco, Lake Elsinore and Murrieta. In inland Salton Sea and on the banks of the fornia, so did the reputation of the Hemet/San fact, Riverside County is the fourth largest mighty Colorado River. Today, this region has county in the state, stretching nearly 200 miles fulfilled the vision of early settlers and exceed- Jacinto and Coachella Valleys. Hemet became across and comprising over 7,200 square ed expectations of even the most optimistic a favored destination for those seeking space, miles of fertile river valleys, low deserts, boosters. fresh air and community. The area around mountains, foothills and rolling plains. Be- The 44th District was first home to the Palm Springs became a favorite vacation spot tween 1980 and 1990, the number of resi- southern California's indigenous desert tribal for luminaries as varied as Albert Einstein and dents grew by over 76%, making Riverside the peopleÐthe Cahuilla Indians. From the high Errol Flynn. Hollywood discovered the desert fastest-growing County in California. By 1992, mountain peaks of Mt. San Jacinto to the resort region and flocked to Palm Springs for the County was ``home'' to over 1.3 million depths of the Salton Sink, these tribal bands sun, tennis, bathing, and later, golf. The region residentsÐmore than the entire population of lived in harmony with a sometimes harsh but thrived and the population grew fast. By the 13 states, among them Maine, Nevada, Ha- amazingly rich environment. The Cahuilla cul- middle of the last century, Palm Springs had waii and New Hampshire. ture is still a respected part of the current become world renowned as a vacation haven. Of course I would be lax in my position as desert community, and their magnificent Indian Following WWII, the growth in southern the Representative to the 43rd Congressional Canyons stand as a testament to their sound California continued at an unprecedented District if I did not add that it is also the most stewardship of these native lands. The pace. The Inland Empire had not yet received impressive district in California. Founded in Cahuilla people welcomed the Spanish explor- its status as one of the fastest growing regions 1870 by John W. North and the Southern Cali- ers who were the first westerners to travel fornia Colony Association, the City of River- deep into the southern deserts, sharing the in the country, but, it was enjoying steady and side took off and has never looked back. In its trails and watering holes that meant the dif- significant population increases. Improved infancy Riverside became known for its many ference between life and death in the forbid- water delivery systems and infrastructure en- citrus groves, palm lined avenues and wide ding expanse. abled the eastern Riverside County region to array of subtropical shade. The region became Later, settlers from first Mexico and later the handle the rapid expansion. From a few famous for its citrus and horticultural industries United States traveled to the regionÐmost es- sleepy desert towns, the Coachella Valley that over time gave way to military and indus- tablishing rancheros and farms as the earliest transformed itself into nine separate munici- trial growth, and education. economic enterprises. These hardy souls palities with nearly a quarter million resi- In fact, in 1907, Riverside became the home fought against unimaginable hardships to dentsÐseemingly overnight. The communities to the University of California Citrus Experi- carve out a living in this arid and sometimes of Hemet and San Jacinto, along with many ment Station, sponsoring wide-ranging re- hostile environment. But, they persisted, and smaller cities in the valley and pass region be- search that greatly benefited agriculture in the some thrived. When California was granted tween the city of Riverside and the southern H7560 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 13, 2000 deserts also grew. However, these commu- hosting the first U.S. Surfing Championships in where I serve on the Advisory Board of the nities had been established earlier as residen- 1959 and major national and international surf- world-class Brain Imaging Center, and Chap- tial centers and their growth was not as dra- ing events since then. man University, on whose Board of Trustees I matic. The city of Temecula and the sur- Just as with World War II, the Huntington serve. Orange County has also been home to rounding countryside became a rich wine pro- Beach area played a major role in winning the the world-famous Festival of the Arts and Pag- ducing center, with several local wineries Cold War, providing the home for much of the eant of the Masters for 68 years. In addition, achieving international prominence. nation's aerospace industry. Famous cor- Laguna Beach, the southernmost point in my As California celebrates its sesquicenten- porate names from the past: Douglas Aircraft district, is a year-round haven for artists and nial, the Inland Empire and the 44th district (later McDonnell Douglas) and North American craftsmen, and its entire coastline has been have achieved an important place in the his- Rockwell have come under the umbrella of the declared a ``Marine Life Refuge'' to protect tory and future of the Golden State. The Boeing Corporation, which today is by far the and preserve the rich variety of marine life growth continues, the economic expansion is region's largest employer and still plays a forms for all to observe and enjoy. strong, and the diversity of the people and the major role in producing aircraft, satellites and The Anaheim Angels baseball team and the environment prevail. The history of this great rockets for both our both our military and our Anaheim Mighty Ducks hockey team make state is made rich through the contributions of nation's space program. their homes in my district. The Anaheim Pond, individuals too numerous to list here, but to It's appropriate that an area so closely iden- home of the Ducks, is also the second most the people who chose to make southeastern tified with our nation's freedom became the active concert venue in America, behind only California home their stories and names are final destination for a majority of Vietnamese Madison Square Garden. Finally, Orange familiar. As the inscription on the Capitol refugees escaping communism after the Viet- County is home to the Ronald Reagan Federal Building in Sacramento, California, reads: Give nam War. The 45th District is home to Little Courthouse, authorized in legislation I wrote me men to match my mountains; the people Saigon, the heart of the largest concentration as a member of the House Public Works who built the communities of the 44th Con- of Vietnamese people in the world outside of Committee in 1992. Once again, it is with gressional District reflect that greatness and Vietnam. great pride that I stand here today to mark grand vision. Today, as we honor the great Mr. Speaker, I am proud to represent a dis- 150 years of prosperity and leadership for the state of California on the occasion of her trict that represents our nation's finest tradi- great state or California, and to recognize Or- 150th anniversary, we honor also the memory tions in not only serving our country in the ange County's important role in our state's his- of all those who contributed to her story. I cause of freedom, but also in knowing how to tory and future success. want to extend special recognition to the peo- have a good time. The 45th District epitomizes Mr. PACKARD. Mr. Speaker, today I would ple of California's 44th district, past and my own personal mottoÐ``Fighting for Free- like to take a moment to recognize the great present, who made their personal commitment dom and Having Fun.'' State of California. One hundred and fifty to the Golden State. Mr. COX. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride years ago, California became a part of the Mr. ROHRABACHER. Mr. Speaker, when that I rise today to celebrate the sesquicenten- United States of America. On September 9, California was admitted as a state 150 years nial anniversary of statehood for the great 1850, President Millard Fillmore signed a bill ago, Southern California paled in comparison state of California. For 12 years, I have had admitting California as the 31st State in the to the northern part of the state, which was fa- the privilege to represent the 47th Congres- Union. In the early 1800's, settlers very slowly fil- mous for the gold rush and the new City of sional district, which is nestled in the heart of tered into California until 1848, when gold was San Francisco. The 45th Congressional Dis- Orange County. Our State was created out of discovered at Sutter's Mill. Suddenly, people trict and surrounding areas hardly qualified territory ceded to the United States by Mexico from all over the world looking to strike it rich even as a rural backwater, being made up pri- in the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. It officially flooded through San Francisco. They traveled marily of swamps and cattle ranches. In the became the 31st State in 1850 with a popu- up the Sacramento River to the gold fields. It late 1800's farming gradually replaced ranch- lation of 92,597. was this discovery of gold that hastened Cali- ing and spurred the conversion of coastal Orange County was created in 1889, after fornia's statehood. swamps and river flood plains into habitable residents of the southern part of then Los An- In September 1849 a convention met at land. Huntington Beach, which is today a geles County felt they were not getting the at- Monterey and adopted a state constitution. booming city of over 200,000 people that tention they deserved from county officials and The constitution was approved by popular vote forms the core of the 45th District, didn't even wanted a county seat nearer home. Santa on November 13, and on December 15 the get its start until 1902, when a group of farm- Ana, which had grown recently due to the dis- first legislature met at San Jose to create an ers and other investors decided to found ``Pa- covery of silver in the Santa Ana Mountains, unofficial state government. The Compromise cific City'' in an attempt to emulate the suc- was named the county seat. Measures of 1850, a series of congressional cess of Atlantic City on the East Coast. This Today, with a population of nearly 3 million acts passed during August and September venture then got bought out by a group of Los people and an annual economic output of over 1850, admitted California as a free, or Angeles businessmen headed by Henry Hun- $110 billion, Orange County is one of the most nonslave, state. On September 9, 1850, Cali- tington, in whose honor the town was re- successful and diverse hi-tech centers of com- fornia became the 31st state in the Union. The named when he brought his Pacific Electric merce in the world. Its economy is larger than state capital was moved successively from Railway into town. all but 31 nations in the worldÐranking ahead San Jose to Monterey, Vallejo, and Benicia. In The area that became the 45th District of Israel, Portugal, and Singapore. Orange 1854 it was located permanently at Sac- gained in population as tourism, the oil indus- County's diverse population is larger than 20 ramento. try, and world war each took their turn as a states, and its economy is bigger than 25 The 48th District of California, which I rep- spur to local growth. Our area played a major states. It is one of California's top exporting resent, was created in 1982 after the 1980 role in winning World War II, serving as the regions, behind only Silicon Valley and Los Census. It has been described as the most site for both the Seal Beach Naval Weapons Angeles, and tied with San Francisco. Orange agreeable climate in the continental United Station, which even today supplies a major County exports more than $12 billion worth of States. This district has the beautiful scenery, portion of the Navy's firepower and the Santa goods each year, from computers to state-of- which is typical of California. The location oc- Ana Army Airfield. This airfield was the staging the-art medical equipment, biotechnology, and cupies the southernmost portion of Orange ground for G.I.'s shipping to the war from other ultra-sophisticated technological goods. County, the North County part of San Diego around the country, and can be credited in In just the last three years, high-tech exports County and a small slice of Riverside County, and of itself as a major spur to Orange Coun- from Orange County companies have grown the instant town of Temecula. It includes the ty's population growth as G.I.'s experienced by 53 percent. seaside communities of San Clemente and the pleasant Southern California climate first Orange County is home to some of the San Juan Capistrano, where the swallows fa- hand and many moved their families there most beautiful beaches in the world, stretching mously return every year. The well-known Old after the war. Although this huge airfield was for miles along the Pacific Ocean between Los Spanish Mission at San Juan Capistrano is lo- decommissioned after the war, the land on Angeles and San Diego. The ``Places Rated cated in the quaint little town located above which it sat was put to good useÐit is now the Almanac'' has selected Orange County as the the shores of the Pacific, halfway between site of John Wayne Airport, the Orange Coun- best place to live in the nation, ahead of more San Diego and Los Angeles. ty Fairgrounds and Orange Coast College. than 350 other metropolitan areas. Orange Inland, there are the newer communities of Huntington Beach has become known dur- County is a national center for higher edu- Mission Viejo and Laguna Niguel; just south of ing the last half of the 20th Century as ``Surf cation. Universities and colleges in my district Pendleton in San Diego County are Ocean- City,'' becoming the nation's prime area, include the University of California, Irvine, side and Vista. Farther inland amid the hills September 13, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7561 are Fallbrook and, in Riverside County, If cultural arts are on your agenda, San Salk Institute, where scientists from around Temecula, in the mid-1980s a corner-grocery Diego has set the stage for such incredible the world come to study and make scientific town serving a vineyard district, now the cen- Broadway productions as ``Damn, Yankees'' breakthroughs. Marine biologists enjoy the ac- ter of an area with 100,000 people, mostly and a revision of ``Hair'' from creative play- cess to the sea from their perch in La Jolla commuters to Orange County and Riverside houses like the La Jolla Playhouse and the and contribute to the Stephen Birch/Scripps attracted by low-priced homes and traditional Old Globe Theater in Balboa Park. Each Sep- Aquarium. values. Growth has been and continues to be tember for a weekend, the streets of down- Dr. Roger Revelle established a name and a factor in this area of southern California. town San Diego come alive with the hip and reputation in the area, and is responsible for California has a rich history. It is the 3rd grooving sounds of homegrown musical the academic achievements and popularity of largest state in area and the largest state in groups as well as famous, well-established the University of California at San Diego. population. California has the largest popu- rock bands during a phenomenal music fes- Other major universities in the 49th District, in- lation of Native Americans, a continuing grow- tival known as ``Street Scene.'' The 49th also clude the private and catholic University of ing Hispanic population and a large Asian has a diverse collection of famous art muse- San Diego, San Diego State University, and population, all of which help California to lead umsÐfrom the modern art of the La Jolla Point Loma Nazarene College. Golf enthu- the nation in cultural diversity. I am proud not Contemporary Museum of Art to world classics siasts can enjoy the same course played by only to represent this area in Congress, but at the San Diego Museum of Art or American professionals of the PGA at the public Torrey also to be a resident of the wonderful state of artists at the Timken Museum of Art or native Pines Golf Course, while watching hang glid- California. I would like to wish a Happy Anni- pieces from around the world displayed at the ers glide off the rocky cliffs or sunbathers at versary to the 31st State of America. Mingei International Museum. world famous Black's Beach. Mr. BILBRAY. Mr. Speaker, this is a great Balboa Park is a cultural center located in Grabbing food in San Diego is a delicious time to reflect on the greatness of our country. the heart of the 49th District. It is a serene, and unique experienceÐfrom the quick serv- With California celebrating it's 150th anniver- green oasis situated in the middle of a bustling ice of authentic fish tacos at local sensation sary of the state's admission to the union, one major metropolis. Not only is the San Diego Rubio's Restaurants to the more formal and automatically recalls that inspiring phrase, ``Go Museum of Art located in this vast cultural en- decadent dining at any of the restaurants lo- West, young man!'' and the beginning of our clave, but adults and children alike can learn cated in the historical Gaslamp District in the trail blazing history. As Californians, we can about the wonders of science at the Reuben heart of downtown San Diego. And no one rejoice in the adventurous and rugged spirit of H. Fleet Science Center, delve into man's past can visit San Diego without sampling the de- our forefathers and be grateful that these men at the Museum of Man, and be engulfed in the lights of authentic Mexican fare while viewing and women were willing to risk life and limb beauty surrounding us at the Natural History the adobes and churches of the first San for a new and unknown life in California. Just Museum. Diego settlers in historical Old Town. The ac- envisioning those covered wagons poised on The most popular world famous attraction in tivities, people and places in California's 49th the pinnacle of the Sierra Mountains and look- the area is the San Diego Zoo. Just this past Congressional District are as numerous and ing down on the promised land brings a shiver summer, our zoo became one of the first in diverse as its residents. There is no other to my soul. Those were truly trying times and history to have a baby Giant Panda live past place like it in the world and it is an honor rep- those first California settlers were truly brave her first year after being born in captivity. Hua resenting its interests and people in Congress. people. Mei has become the biggest celebrity in San Happy Birthday, California! And a big thank I am proud of my rootsÐmy father is from Diego. Visitors from all over the world have you to those brave men and women who the East, specifically Alabama, and my mother made special trips to catch a glimpse of this risked their lives to conquer the unknown and is from Northwest Australia. However, my fam- giant bundle of joy. But long before Hau Mei's establish such a wonderful place as San ily and I are grateful for those brave spirits birth, the world famous San Diego Zoo has Diego and the State of California. who ventured from the East because we now seen the births of many beautiful creatures, Mr. FILNER. Mr. Speaker, on the occasion have the opportunity to benefit from their risk such as black rhinos, giraffes, and many en- of the 150th anniversary of California's admis- and foresight. dangered species. sion to the Union, I rise to bring attention to San Diego is the jewel of California, and I Another famous site in San Diego is located the 50th Congressional District of CaliforniaÐ have had the privilege of representing one of on the island city of Coronado. Hollywood su- an urban district in southern San Diego Coun- the most beautiful and inspiring districts in our perstars have flocked to the legendary and ty and the southernmost district in California, nation. San Diego is the area where Father historic Hotel Del Coronado. The ``Hotel Del'' bordering Mexico. Junipero Serra set up one of the first missions built in 1888, as one of the oldest standing I am proud that it is one of the most eth- in California. This early history can be ex- wood structures of Victorian architecture is a nically diverse congressional districts in the plored in the preserve of Old Town San Diego. national historic landmark that has a rich and nation. No racial or ethnic group is in the ma- Presently, the residents of San Diego relish colorful heritage. Ten U.S. presidents have jority: we have 45 percent Latino residents, 25 in telling all of their friends and relatives out- stayed in this extraordinary hotel, starting with percent Anglo, 15 percent African-American, side of Southern California about the incred- Benjamin Harrison in 1891, and since Lyndon and 15 percent Asian-American. ible weather they enjoy year roundÐ70 de- Johnson, every president since has visited the Our residents include veterans, seniors, and grees and no humidity! California's 49th con- ``the talk of the Western world.'' Charles Lind- working families. We are concerned that our gressional district boasts such natural wonders bergh was honored at the Hotel Del after his children receive a quality education, that all as the sensual coastline from its southernmost successful transatlantic flight. Subsequently, our families have access to high-quality, af- point in Imperial Beach to the rocky cliffs of the international airport in downtown San fordable health care, that we invest our budget Torrey Pines' nature preserve. The 49th also Diego is named after this famous aviatorÐ surplus to strengthen Social Security and holds in its stead the tranquil, deep waters of Lindbergh Field. In 1958, the outrageously Medicare, and that we fight to keep the prom- the San Diego Bay, which is home to Sea funny movie ``Some Like it Hot'' with Marilyn ises that were made to our veterans. World as well as large naval bases that rival Monroe, Jack Lemmon and Tony Curtis used The southernmost neighborhood in my dis- the ports of HawaiiÐNorth Island Naval Air the Hotel Del as a stage and backdrop. trict, San Ysidro, California, is situated on the Station and the 32nd Street Naval Station. Speaking of celebrities, San Diego has also Mexican border and is the busiest border With San Diego being blessed with both an been the home of such movie celebrities as crossing between any two nations in the awesome shoreline and an incredible bay, Gregory Peck and Rachel Welch, who grew world! The proximity of Mexico provides both residents and tourists alike can enjoy surfing up on the beaches of La Jolla, and Eddie challenges and opportunities for my districtÐ and sunning on the beach or sailing and Vedder, lead singer for the popular rock but we revel in the excitement of a truly bina- kayaking on the bay all year round. group, Pearl Jam, spent much of his youth at tional community. An event that I enjoy the most is Sand Cas- the clubs and beaches of San Diego. Surfing To the east is Otay Mesa, primarily an in- tle Days held every August in my hometown of sensation and Nobel Prize recipient Kary dustrial area with an expanding large-scale Imperial Beach. This is a world-renown event Mullis is a friend who continues his research manufacturing base. Farther north are the cit- that gathers the best amateur and professional at UCSD. Helen Copley is a powerful news- ies of Chula Vista and National City, home to sand castle designers from around the country paper woman who still boasts the only major many residential areas and hundreds and hun- and the world in the tiny Southern California newspaper in the area, the San Diego Union dreds of small businesses. One of the coun- beach town. Every year, we are surprised by Tribune. The famous scientist who discovered ty's largest developments, Eastlake, is rapidly the intricate designs created by the simple penicillin, Dr. Jonas Salk, called La Jolla home growing to the east of Chula VistaÐand substance of sand. and also founded the internationally acclaimed Bonita, a neighborhood of middle-class homes H7562 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 13, 2000 in an unincorporated community of the county, With its sunny weather and stretch of coast- 1323. H.R. 1323 deals with breast im- is nearby. line, it is not surprising that North County is plants, an issue that has been the sub- At the northern border of the 50th district is one of the fastest growing areas in California. ject of many court cases now for a the central portion of the city of San Diego, Mr. Speaker, I consider it a privilege to live in number of years. just south and east of downtown, with many North County and an honored to serve and On Monday, the Food and Drug Ad- neighborhoods that are experiencing represent the people of the 51st district. ministration, the FDA, hosted a meet- gentrification by ``urban pioneers'' moving back Mr. HUNTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ing to discuss research on silicone gel- from the suburbs. celebrate the 150th anniversary of California's filled implants, and I am grateful for All in all, the people of the 50th congres- admission into the Union. I am fortunate to the FDA in their willingness not only sional district represent the best of America. represent the 52nd Congressional District, a to meet with my own constituents but Industrious and ambitious, striving for a good beautiful area along our international border also other people on my staff on this life for our children and grandchildren, we with a rich history and culture. Home to the issue and hopefully will continue to work and play together in a largely harmo- deserts and agriculture fields of Imperial dialogue with the FDA to ensure that nious blend of race, ethnicity, and religion. We County, as well as the mountains and urban women get the information they need believe in the American dream. areas of East San Diego County, the 52nd is on the safety of the implants. I am proud to represent these fine men, as much diverse as it is unique. However, the research indicates that women and children, and I am working hard in As the winter home of the Navy's Blue An- platinum salts have been released by Congress to ensure the best for their future. gels, and thousands of ``snowbirds'' from all silicone gel-filled implants. This is sig- Mr. CUNNINGHAM. Mr. Speaker, on the over the country who come to enjoy the sce- nificant information because the plat- 150th anniversary of California's entrance to nery and weather, Imperial County is known inum salt in certain form is known to the Union, it is with great pleasure that I intro- as the place ``Where the Sun Spends the Win- be toxic. New technology has allowed duce California's 51st district. ter.'' It is the home of the Glamis Sand Dunes, scientists to determine that the plat- California's 51st district covers most of the Brawley Cattle Call, and the best farm inum used as a catalyst in making the North County, only minutes from downtown land in the country, which provides delicious gel and the shell of the gel-filled breast San Diego. North County, well known for it's fruits and vegetables the entire country enjoys implant is being released into the body beautiful beaches, ideal weather, and quiet year-round. Imperial County is also home to of women in a harmful toxic form. lifestyle has proven attractive to the growing the largest body of water in California, the Last week, the FDA released infor- 650,000 who inhabit this region and the many Salton Sea, as well some of the best Mexican mation on their web site citing breast who visit ``America's Finest City'' and the sur- food a person can find. implant complications. This is a vic- rounding area from all over the world. San Diego County draws its name from San tory for the consumer advocates who The 51st district encompasses the coastal Diego de Alcala, a designation credited to have been working to provide more in- towns of Carlsbad, Encinitas, Solana Beach, Spaniard Don Sebastian Vizcaino, who sailed formation to women who are consid- and Del Mar. Carlsbad is best known for its into what is now San Diego Bay on November ering implants. However, the informa- majestic flower fields and is the predominate 12, 1603, and renamed it in honor of his flag- tion provided in this web site does not supplier of commercially grown flowers on the ship and his favorite saint. The County of San include the recent findings on the tox- West Coast. The flower fields are easily seen Diego was established by the State Legisla- icity of platinum salts found in gel- from 1±5 as one makes their way down this ture on February 18, 1850, as one of the origi- filled implants. coastal commute. Also, newly constructed nal 27 counties of California with an estimated Women need to know how harmful Legoland choose to call Carlsbad home. The population of at least 3,490. the release of platinum in their body amusement park opened in 1999. Today, almost 100,000 people and 5,000 and to their children who may be nurs- Del Mar is where the ``turf meets the surf'' businesses reside in San Diego's East County ing can do to them. It has come to my and is home to the Del Mar Racetrack. One alone. Places like El Cajon, which means ``the attention that children who breast-feed can watch the thoroughbreds and still have a box'' in Spanish because the city is completely from mothers with silicon brevity im- view of the ocean from the grandstand. During surrounded by mountains, provides the perfect plants may also experience harmful the off-season, the Racetrack becomes the recreation spot with horseback riding, golf body excess from the toxicity symp- Del Mar Fairgrounds. This two-week fair has courses, campgrounds, parks and easy ac- toms of exposure of platinum salts. been a North County tradition since 1936. The cess to the many attractions of Southern Cali- Symptoms of exposure to platinum in fair features rides, livestock shows, exhibi- fornia. a reactive form can also cause fatigue, tions, agriculture, and local art. Over 1 million Another city in East County, La Mesa, is dry eyes, dry mouth, joint inflamma- people visited the Del Mar Fair last year. known as the ``Jewel of the Hills'' to the tion, hair loss and also rashes. Inland, the towns of San Marcos, Rancho 56,000 people who call this desirable city their As a sponsor of the Silicon Breast Santa Fe, Escondido, and Poway lie among home. La Mesa's location places it close to Implant Research and Information Act, the rolling hills. Escondido is home to the the cultural facilities, sports, recreation and I believe that the need for more re- world famous Wild Animal Park, established in water-related activities afforded by its prox- search is especially compelling in light 1969. This 1,800-acre wildlife preserve allows imity to the county's metropolitan center, of the FDA’s own study on the rupture visitors to view herds of exotic animals as they beaches and bays. of silicone breast implants. might have been seen in their native Asia and The 52nd Congressional District is made up On May 18 of this year, Dr. S. Lori Africa. of communities in which the residents and Brown’s research showed that 69 per- A portion of the city of San Diego makes up business people take an active role in pro- cent of the women with implants had the remainder of the 51st district. This area in- tecting and enhancing the quality of living. The at least one ruptured breast implant. cludes the former Miramar Naval Air Station. number of service clubs and organizations, The FDA concluded that the rupture of The base, made famous by the 1986 movie school and church related groups, and other silicon breast implants is the primary Top Gun, was home to the elite naval fighter civic and social organizations, give tangible concern although the relationship of pilot school of the same name. This naval evidence of the vitality of its citizenry and their the free silicon to the development or base was converted to the Miramar Marine active interest in the community. It is a com- progression of the disease is unknown. Corp Air Station in 1996. North County is also mitment to ``community'' that gives the 52nd a We do know there is a rupture of sil- home to many veterans and active military special identity. icon into the body, but we do not know who choose to make San Diego their perma- f the impact. That is why we need more nent home during and after their military serv- research by the FDA. ice. H.R. 1323 I heard from my own constituents San Diego is also fast-becoming the center The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. over the last number of years and lit- of the growing high-tech and bio-tech indus- SHERWOOD). Under a previous order of erally women across the country, Mr. tries. Qualcomm, Cubic, Hewlett Packard, the House, the gentleman from Texas Speaker, who have suffered from the Sony, Nokia, Erickson, Titan, Ligand Pharma- (Mr. GREEN) is recognized for 5 min- long-term consequences of reconstruc- ceuticals, Pyxis, and the Immune Response utes. tion and cosmetic surgery. They have Corporation all call San Diego home. These Mr. GREEN of Texas. Mr. Speaker, experienced infections, chronic pain, booming industries have brought San Diego to today I want to talk about legislation deformity and implant rupture, inac- the forefront of these exciting new fields. that I have been working on. It is H.R. curate mammography readings due to