Lynn C. Woolsey: “I rise today to recognize California's Sesquicentennial. I am very proud to represent California's Sixth Congressional…”

“I rise today to recognize California's Sesquicentennial. I am very proud to represent California's Sixth Congressional District. This district includes all of Marin and most of Sonoma County, the region north of the Golden Gate Bridge. The District, initially the home of Native American Tribes, has been under seven sovereign flags: England, Spain, Russia, Mexico, the Bear Flag Republic, California and the U.S.A. The Sixth Congressional District has been home to a wide variety of businesses and agricultural endeavors. Sonoma County recently earned 3rd place in a nationwide Forbes magazine that ranked the best cities in which to do business. Since 1987, the area from Novato to Santa Rosa has earned the nickname ``Telecom Valley,'' for the large number of telecommunications companies that the area has produced. Marin and Sonoma Counties are also home to many other high-tech firms. In the agricultural arena, Sonoma County contains dozens of vineyards, wineries, and apple orchards. Both counties have a long and proud history of dairy and poultry farming. The Sixth Congressional District also has a rich musical and artistic history.”