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was mentioned in CELEBRATING THE CITY OF BARSTOW'S 75TH ANNIVERSARY..... on page E1010 covering the 2nd Session of the 117th Congress published on Sept. 30 in the Congressional Record.

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CELEBRATING THE CITY OF BARSTOW'S 75TH ANNIVERSARY

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HON. JAY OBERNOLTE

of california

in the house of representatives

Friday, September 30, 2022

Mr. OBERNOLTE. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the 75th Anniversary of the City of Barstow, California. This city, home to 25,415 residents in California's 8th District, serves as a unique pillar of the High Desert culture and a crossroads of opportunity within our desert community.

Barstow had its beginnings in 1947 as the Mojave Desert hub of Route 66 and the U.S. railroad system. Today, the city still serves a critical role in our nation's transportation and logistics systems as home to the BNSF Railyard with the potential for great expansion and growth in our future that could forever change the landscape of this High Desert community.

Barstow also plays a critical role in supporting our military and military families. The city is home to the only veterans home in the Inland Empire and High Desert region. It also serves as a transportation hub for the U.S. Marine Corps with Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow located just up the street and supports the U.S. Army as the closest town serving the National Training Center at Fort Irwin, where almost every soldier deployed to Afghanistan has trained.

Furthermore, the city remains a critical waypoint as the last major town travelers pass on their way from Los Angeles to Las Vegas. The city's work to preserve this unique cultural input as we approach the 100 anniversary of historic Route 66 has helped to keep California culture and American history alive and strong.

As we celebrate Barstow's 75th Anniversary, I am proud to partner with local officials, including Mayor Paul Courtney, to help shepherd in economic growth, and the potential for a new golden age. Congratulations to the City of Barstow on its rich history and long future ahead.

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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 168, No. 159(1), Congressional Record Vol. 168, No. 159(2)

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