[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 172 (Sunday, November 23, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2436]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      IN HONOR OF MAYOR DAVID PENDERGRASS OF SAND CITY, CALIFORNIA

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                             HON. SAM FARR

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, November 21, 2003

  Mr. FARR. Mr. Speaker, it is with great honor and pleasure that I am 
able to rise today to recognize Mayor David Pendergrass, a dedicated 
public servant of Sand City, California. Mayor Pendergrass has served 
Sand City for 25 years, where throughout his tenure as a Mayor-
Councilmember, Mayor Pendergrass has distinguished himself as a strong 
leader.
  Under Mayor Pendergrass' leadership, the City of Sand City has been 
enhanced in many different ways. He has overseen the establishment of 
an active redevelopment program and agency, the organization of a 
modern city government with a City Administrator-Council administrative 
structure, and maintained an on-going forum to receive and respond to 
citizens' concerns. Furthermore, Mayor Pendergrass has been able to 
keep Sand City's focus on its primary goals with diplomacy, patience, 
and consideration.
  Mayor Pendergrass' committed public service has improved the quality 
of life at Sand City, California. He has made great contributions, and 
his lifelong dedication to public service is commendable. His 
achievements are truly honorable, and I along with the City of Sand 
City, honor this great man.

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