Mr. Speaker. I rise to recognize the county of Fresno upon the celebration of its 150th birthday which was on April 19. 2006. Since 1856. 6 years after California became a State. Fresno County has created a rich history mired in agricultural ingenuity. pride and immigrant perseverance. I was pleased to recently help Fresno County celebrate its storied journey with a gathering at its historic Santa Fe depot. As we celebrate this occasion. it is only fitting that we go back to one of our countys beginning points. the Santa Fe depot. As a major hub for the valleys newly arrived. the depot marks the commencement of agricultural prosperity. serving as the location where many of the countys goods were transported to vast markets.
Keywords matched
immigrant