[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 18 (Tuesday, February 2, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E118]
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                         TRIBUTE TO FRED MATTEI

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                          HON. LYNN C. WOOLSEY

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 2, 1999

  Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to an 
outstanding public servant, Mr. Fred Mattei, whose life-long commitment 
to the City of Petaluma is to be commended. Fred Mattei died last 
December at the age of 83 in the city that he loved. I wish to join his 
family, friends and colleagues in celebrating his distinguished life.
  Fred Mattei spent most of his life involved in his family business, 
located in the heart of downtown Petaluma. Opened in 1907, Mattei Bros. 
became a Petaluma tradition that has been sadly missed since it closed 
four years ago. Mr. Mattei also served on the City Council and as Mayor 
of Petaluma for 15 years. During his tenure as a member of the City 
Council, Mayor Mattei was supportive of the adoption of the landmark 
growth control ordinance that was eventually upheld by the U.S. Supreme 
Court.
  Fred Mattei's devotion to the community was admirable. In 1996, he 
was recognized for his long service to the community when he was given 
the Lifetime Achievement Award at the annual Petaluma Community 
Recognition Awards Ceremony. He worked tirelessly to support community 
organizations, including the Petaluma Rotary Club, the Petaluma Chamber 
of Commerce, and the Petaluma Boys and Girls Club.
  Mr. Speaker, it is my distinct honor to pay tribute to Fred Mattei. 
His dedication to the residents of Petaluma will be greatly missed. I 
send my very best and my heartfelt sympathy to his family and friends.

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