[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 66 (Monday, May 19, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E958-E959]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                        TRIBUTE TO DAVID HARRIS

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                             HON. VIC FAZIO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 16, 1997

  Mr. FAZIO of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor David 
Harris of Dixon, CA. David Harris has served as the city manager for 
the city of Dixon for 19 years, from June, 1978, to July, 1997.
  During David Harris' career as city manager to the city of Dixon, he 
placed the city of Dixon on the map. Dixon grew from a population of 
6,031 in 1978 to a population of 13,078 in 1997. Furthermore, the 
city's area increased from 3.2 square miles in 1978 to 6.5 square miles 
in 1997.
  He served under Mayors Maureen Southwell, Marime Burton-Halloran, Joe 
Anderson, Richard Brians, and Don Erickson.
  David Harris oversaw the planning and development of Dixon City Hall 
in 1981, the Senior Multi-Use Center in 1987, the Council Chambers in 
1988, the Dixon Police Station in 1991, and the Dixon Fire Station in 
1997.
  In addition, he is credited with creating the city of Dixon's logo, 
overseeing the planning and development of Northwest Park, and all the 
major renovations of Hall Park. Under David Harris' leadership, the 
first traffic signal was installed at the corner of North Adams

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Street and West A Street in 1990, and the first computer for the city 
was purchased.
  David Harris was involved in forming the Joint Powers Authority with 
Solano Irrigation District for Water Service, and was instrumental in 
developing the Joint Powers Authority with the city of Vacaville, which 
has resulted in over 1,000 acres being placed in permanent open space. 
Known as the Vacaville-Dixon Greenbelt, this agreement received 
statewide recognition for its commitment to preserving agricultural 
land.
  Throughout his years of service to the city, David Harris has seen 
the adoption of three General Plans, the Central Dixon Redevelopment 
Project, the Economic Development Plan, the Dixon Downtown 
Revitalization Plan, Certification of the Housing Element, Specific 
Plans for various areas of the city, and major infrastructure master 
plans.
  In addition to his successful career as the city manager, David 
Harris has been an active member of the Dixon community and the entire 
region. He has served as a board member and past president of the 
Sutter Davis Hospital for 9 years, has been a member of Rotary for 19 
years, and has been active in the Boy Scouts of America. He has raised 
five children, all of whom have attended local schools.
  During his 19 years of service to Dixon, David Harris has been an 
outstanding city manager, leading the city to achieve countless goals, 
and implement plans which will benefit future generations of Dixon 
citizenry. His presence in city hall, and his role as city manager will 
be truly missed by many members of the Dixon community and surrounding 
areas.

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