| Remarks On The 75Th Anniversary Of The Golden Gate Bridge |
May 18, 2012 |
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Nancy Pelosi, D-CA
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"Joseph Strauss envisioned the Bridge, which takes its name from the Golden Gateway that links the Pacific Ocean to the San Francisco Bay. It was Irving Morrow who designed the Art Deco styling and its world-famous international orange color that made the Bridge distinct and unique. The many engineers who constructed the Bridge all shared the American spirit that makes our country great. When it opened on May 27, 1937 Strauss shared his poem, “The mighty the task is done” which encapsulated all that had been accomplished."
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| In Honor Of The Achievements Of Florence Lariviere |
May 9, 2012 |
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Pete Stark, D-CA
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"Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Florence LaRiviere, a passionate citizen activist responsible for creating our country’s first urban national wildlife refuge. Without Florence, it is safe to say that thousands of acres of wetlands and salt ponds along the San Francisco Bay would have been destroyed and developed. The Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge, in my Congressional District, is the result of her tireless commitment to preventing urban sprawl from taking over unspoiled natural area."
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| In Recognition Of Natalie Berg |
April 19, 2012 |
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Jackie Speier, D-CA
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"It is evident from Dr. Berg’s career and service that she loves San Francisco and is committed to the highest quality of public policy and urban planning. Her outstanding leadership has earned her the title of one of “The Most 100 influential Women in the San Francisco Bay Area” from The San Francisco Business Times four times. The same paper chose her to be on the “Forever Honor Roll” of the most influential women in the Bay Area."
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| Honoring Ute And Patrick Goggins |
March 29, 2012 |
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Lynn Woolsey, D-CA
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"Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 50th wedding anniversary of Ute and Patrick Goggins, longtime friends and constituents in Mill Valley, California. Ute and Patrick have been dedicated and conscientious members of our community since the late 1960s, and their joint passion for social justice and community service has made their active presence in the San Francisco Bay Area a true blessing."
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| East Bay Municipal Utility District |
March 29, 2012 |
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Dianne Feinstein, D-CA
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"Mr. President, I wish today to recognize the significant contributions that the East Bay Municipal Utility District in Oakland, CA, is making with respect to renewable energy production. East Bay Municipal Utility District is a regional water and wastewater treatment agency serving the needs of the citizens of Alameda and Contra Costa Counties in the San Francisco Bay area. I am proud to note that with 1.3 million customers in the east bay region, this agency is leading the way in developing sustainable energy and water conservation practices that benefit the region."
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