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[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1689 Introduced in House (IH)]

111th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1689

Recognizing the City of Fresno, California, as it celebrates its 125th 
                              anniversary.

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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           September 29, 2010

Mr. Costa submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
              Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

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                               RESOLUTION

 
Recognizing the City of Fresno, California, as it celebrates its 125th 
                              anniversary.

Whereas the City of Fresno has grown from an early Western settlement 
        incorporated in 1885 to the fifth largest and one of the fastest growing 
        cities within the State of California, the 35th largest State in the 
        Nation;
Whereas development on the land that is now the City of Fresno was initiated by 
        land speculation and the Central Pacific Railroad's decision to build a 
        train station in Fresno;
Whereas the small town began to thrive by 1874 as settlers began to arrive by 
        railroad and establish businesses;
Whereas Fresno's strong, agriculturally based economy offered opportunity and 
        hope to early settlers and the first wave of immigrants encouraged 
        family and friends to join them in this land of promise;
Whereas in the years following incorporation, the City of Fresno witnessed 
        unparalleled development, undergoing a metamorphosis from pioneer town 
        to major city marked by an ornate and thriving downtown that transformed 
        the cityscape, and an expansion to create new residential neighborhoods, 
        such as ``Forkner's Fig Gardens'' that still stands today;
Whereas the City of Fresno is now a global leader in agri-business and a 
        trailblazer in green industries, such as water technology and renewable 
        energy;
Whereas the City of Fresno is a focal point for banking, trade, health care, 
        education, and the cultural arts of the San Joaquin Valley, the hub of a 
        region rich in heritage, agriculture, resources, and people;
Whereas the City of Fresno is proud to serve as the gateway to three major 
        national parks, Yosemite, Sequoia, and Kings Canyon National Parks;
Whereas the City of Fresno celebrates its diversity in the more than 65 
        nationalities that have, over the past 12 decades, incorporated their 
        lifestyles and culture into the cultural mainstream of Fresno; and
Whereas the City of Fresno will celebrate its 125th anniversary on October 7, 
        2010: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) recognizes the City of Fresno, California, as it 
        celebrates its 125th anniversary; and
            (2) commends those who have contributed to shaping the City 
        of Fresno and the community it has become.
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