[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 135 (Saturday, November 20, 2004)]
[Senate]
[Page S11797]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 IN HONOR OF SUPERVISOR REX BLOOMFIELD

 Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, it is my honor to speak in 
recognition of Supervisor Rex Bloomfield, a strong advocate for the 
preservation of open space, improvement of county services, and 
balanced planning for the future of Placer County.
  Rex Bloomfield has dedicated the last 12 years as Supervisor to 
improving his community and Placer County. His many accomplishments are 
testament to his strong leadership and devotion to public service. By 
creating the Placer Legacy Program he has helped to preserve thousands 
of acres of open space and agricultural lands in Placer County. 
Committed to the fight for clean air, he initiated the Sacramento Ozone 
Summit and worked hard to adopt regional policies to reduce smog, for 
which he received the American Lung Association's regional award for 
outstanding leadership. Supervisor Bloomfield established Placer 
County's first redevelopment area to help fund community projects, such 
as the Squaw Valley Community Park. Throughout his three terms in 
office he has made many improvements to his district. Four parks were 
built, miles of new trails for recreation were constructed, a new 
library was built with two others expanded, fire safe councils and fire 
fuels reduction programs were created, Sheriff substations in outlying 
areas were added, emergency personnel were provided more safety 
equipment and medical supplies, and a computerized emergency telephone 
system to warn residents of pending danger was established.
  Rex Bloomfield has not only committed himself to the betterment of 
Placer County as supervisor, but also as a teacher and involved member 
of the community. His teaching career has spanned 31 years. He is 
currently teaching fifth grade at Alta Vista School in Auburn. He has 
been a board member with the Sierra Economic Development District, 
Sierra Planning Organization, Foothill Airport Land Use Commission, 
Placer County Air Pollution Control District, Placer County Flood 
Control and Water Conservation District, Colfax Veterans Memorial Hall 
Board, and Foresthill Veterans Memorial Hall Board.
  I commend Rex for dedicating his life to his family and his 
community. His accomplishments have touched the lives of many, and his 
impact on his community and Placer County will be long remembered. I 
extend my sincere best wishes for his continued health, happiness, and 
good work. Rex Bloomfield is a distinguished member of the community, 
and it is with great pleasure that I recognize him today.

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