[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 17 (Tuesday, February 11, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E216]
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                  TRIBUTE TO SUPERVISOR GARY GIACOMINI

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                          HON. LYNN C. WOOLSEY

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 11, 1997

  Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, in rise today to honor one of my district's 
most dedicated elected officials, Marin County Supervisor Gary 
Giacomini. Gary Giacomini was elected in 1972 to represent the Fourth 
Supervisorial District of Marin County. He has served the people of 
Marin County well in this capacity for over 24 years, being elected to 
six successive, 4-year terms, and serving as chair of the board for 6 
years. Currently, he holds the distinction of being the longest serving 
county supervisor in the State of California.
  As we celebrate Supervisor Gary Giacomini's years of service to this 
community, I wish to recognize Gary for his commitment to the people of 
Marin County, and to thank him for his lifelong record of public 
service. I was pleased to have worked closely with Gary over the last 
several years on important issues such as transportation and 
improvements along the 101 corridor, securing the purchase of the 
Northwestern Pacific Right-of-Way, conversion of Hamilton Field in 
Novato, and our ongoing efforts to preserve agriculture in west Marin 
and protect the lands adjacent to Point Reyes National Seashore. It was 
a pleasure to be working hand-in-hand with him, and in continue to be 
impressed by his dedication and vision.
  In addition, Gary has been a leader on numerous local boards and 
commissions. He chairs the Marin County Congestion Management Agency, 
and is a member of the California State Coastal Commission; the Bay 
Conservation & Development Commission; the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway 
& Transportation District; the Local Agency Formation Commission and 
the Mental Health Advisory Board. As a member of the Marin Agricultural 
Land Trust, he has been instrumental in protecting the environment and 
agricultural land in Marin County. Now that he is leaving the Marin 
Board of Supervisors, Gary is creating an organization that will work 
to protect our coast and our natural resources. He advocacy group is 
already making a difference on this important issue.
  Gary Giacomini is a native of Marin County, and currently lives in 
San Geronimo with his wife, Linda. Gary graduated from the University 
of California, Hastings College of Law, and is a member of the Law 
Journal, Thurston Honor Society, Order of Coif.
  Mr. Speaker, it is my great pleasure to pay tribute to Supervisor 
Gary Giacomini. Marin County owes a great deal of gratitude for his 
tireless efforts over the year. Time and time again he has extended 
himself on behalf of many people and for many causes. I extend my 
hearty congratulations and best wishes to Gary, Linda, and their family 
for continued success now, and in the years to come.

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