[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 194 (Tuesday, December 18, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2593]
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     RECOGNIZING THE RETIREMENT OF EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT 
             LEGISLATIVE ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST RO AGUILAR

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                         HON. ELLEN O. TAUSCHER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, December 17, 2007

  Mrs. TAUSCHER. Madam Speaker, I rise with my colleague, Hon. George 
Miller, in the House of Representatives, to recognize Ro Aguilar for 
her service to the residents of the East Bay as an analyst for the East 
Bay Regional Park District, EBRPD, for more than 20 years.
  Before joining the EBRPD Ms. Aguilar had established a strong record 
of effective public service in our community. She started her career of 
service as an educator in Contra Costa County and also served as a 
community coordinator for a local chapter of the American Red Cross.
  In 1986 Ms. Aguilar joined the EBRPD as an administrative analyst in 
public affairs. Due to her sharp analytical skills and commitment to 
the values and ideals of the EBRPD she was appointed to the general 
manager's office as the legislative administrative assistant in just 2 
short years.
  The EBRPD has relied heavily on Ms. Aguilar's expertise and 
leadership skill. Since 1991 she has attended almost every National 
Park Recreation Association Mid-Year Legislative Forum in Washington, 
DC. Her efficient analytical style has also been central to her 
successful work with agencies and legislative staffers at all levels of 
government.
  Ms. Aguilar's tireless work to organize and advocate on behalf of 
special districts in our community has produced remarkable results in 
our region. In the early 1990s she was instrumental in organizing the 
Alameda and Contra Costa County chapters of the California Special 
Districts Association, CSDA. Through the years these associations have 
contributed significantly to the quality of life for Alameda and Contra 
Costa County residents.
  Since the formation of local CSDA affiliates Ms. Aguilar has 
regularly presented written reports to the local chapters regarding 
critical special district issues. Ms. Aguilar has offered her expertise 
on the Constitutional Revision Commission, the State budget tax shifts, 
and AB 1335, the special district representation on Local Agency 
Formation Commission legislation. Due to her commitment and strong work 
on behalf of special districts in our community Ms. Aguilar was 
recognized and honored as the Legislative Advocate of the Year for 2007 
by the CSDA.
  Ms. Aguilar's many accomplishments have immeasurably improved the 
East Bay and enriched the lives of its residents. I would like to thank 
her for her years of public service and wish her success and happiness 
in her future endeavors.

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