[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 93 (Monday, June 11, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1234]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          TRIBUTE TO HAL BROWN

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                          HON. LYNN C. WOOLSEY

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 7, 2007

  Ms. WOOLSEY. Madam Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I join you 
here today to honor our colleague, Hal Brown, on his 25 years of 
service to Marin County. Since 1983 when he was first appointed to the 
Board of Supervisors to represent the Second District, Hal has 
demonstrated a caring, thoughtful, and committed approach to addressing 
the issues facing the residents of Marin.
  Hal's priorities have been clear from the start. He focuses on 
families, education, environment, responsible government and economic 
vitality. His own vitality and dedication have led him to serve on more 
than 25 boards and organizations, from the Marin Conservation League to 
the Rape Crisis Center, from the county Flood Control and Water 
District to the Disabled Students Advisory Board.
  This work has resulted in a long list of notable accomplishments--for 
example, preserving more than 1,500 acres of open space, promoting free 
bus rides for students, and authoring Marin's Family Medical Leave law.
  After the New Year's Eve flood of 2005, Hal moved to make his 
district safer by establishing the first regional flood warning system 
in the Ross Valley. For long-range safety, he has spearheaded efforts 
for towns and organizations to work with the county, State and Federal 
governments to implement a comprehensive flood control plan.
  ``It doesn't make sense to look at just flood control or 
environmental restoration or water quality issues in isolation,'' Hal 
has said. ``We need to address the problem with an approach that makes 
common, ecological and economic sense. A watershed-wide approach could 
meet the test of all three.''
  A San Anselmo resident for 35 years, Hal coached various youth sports 
while raising his two sons, Mike and Chris.
  Madam Speaker, I have appreciated working with Supervisor Brown on 
the many issues faced by the Marin community, and I look forward to 
continuing our partnership.
  Congratulations, Hal, on your 25 years of dedicated service.

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