Ms. SPEIER. Madam Speaker, I rise to honor the 100th Anniversary of
the Town of Hillsborough in my district. In fact, I am a proud resident
of this town. My children were raised here and they have benefited from
an excellent public education system, particularly in the middle grades
where, aside from mastering the basics, they confronted the challenges
of malnutrition in Africa, homelessness in our own country and the
importance of protecting the environment. The spirit of altruism that
was instilled in them is one that permeates the entire community.
We often talk about good citizenship, a sense of neighborhood and
civic responsibility as if they were things in our past. I can attest
that those values are alive and well in Hillsborough under the able
leadership of Mayor Christine Krolik who states that 7,000 of the
11,000 total residents are registered to vote. And that 11,000 number
includes children as well as adults, so a truly extraordinary number of
voting-age adults are actively participating in our democracy.
The people of Hillsborough have a real connection to their town. The
public schools are a source of shining pride to the entire community, and indeed diplomas my children earned at Hillsborough public schools have a place of distinction in our home. The dedicated public servants of the Police, Fire, Public Works and Administration Departments are among the very best in our great state of California. The town cares deeply about their natural resources, and Hillsborough has set a very high standard for preservation of public space and preservation of natural beauty. Indeed, on the occasion of the 100th anniversary, the town will dedicate a new Centennial Park, which will be donated by the Hillsborough Beautification Foundation, which privately raised all of the funds for this wonderful community treasure.
The town of Hillsborough has a rich tapestry of history. Hillsborough
has hosted Theodore Roosevelt for a Presidential visit, as well as
Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton and George W. Bush. Residents of
Hillsborough have included such notable citizens as Bing Crosby, William Randolph Hearst, William Crocker and Rickey Henderson.
There will be a Memorial Day Parade of the Century planned for May
31. There is much to celebrate in the past 100 years in Hillsborough, and I join my many friends and neighbors there in recognizing the 100th Anniversary of Hillsborough.
Madam Speaker, please join me in celebrating this great occasion for
this great town.