[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 134 (Friday, October 11, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1850-E1851]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING WILLIAM CARROLL FOR HIS OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE 
                            OF SOLANO COUNTY

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                           HON. GEORGE MILLER

                             of california

                             HON. DOUG OSE

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 10, 2002

  Mr. THOMPSON. Mr. Speaker, we rise today to recognize the Chair of 
the Solano

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County Board of Supervisors, William Carroll, who is retiring this year 
following a long and distinguished career in local government.
  Mr. Carroll served on the Vacaville City Council for 21 years, 18 of 
them as Mayor, prior to his election to the Board of Supervisors in 
1991. While on the Board, he served as Chair for three terms and also 
served as President of the League of California Cities.
  He was instrumental in creating the Rural North Vacaville Water 
District, which enabled a large segment of the community in the 
unincorporated area of his supervisorial district to receive water 
services. Air quality was also one of his primary policy issues. He 
served on the Yolo-Solano Air Quality Management District from January 
1991 to May 2002 and on the Bay Area Air Quality Management District 
from January 3, 1995 to May 28, 2002.
  Mr. Carroll has been a tireless supporter of Travis Air Force Base 
and of the United States military presence in Solano County. He 
recognizes the vital role agriculture plays in Solano County and has 
been a strong advocate for agricultural interests while in public 
office. Supervisor Carroll also devoted much of his spare time to 
assisting the homeless throughout Solano County.
  Mr. Speaker, because of William Carroll's many contributions to local 
government in Solano County and for his commitment to his community, it 
is proper for us to honor him today.

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