[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 49 (Monday, March 23, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E740-E741]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           A TRIBUTE TO MAYOR HARRY L. BALDWIN OF SAN GABRIEL

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                          HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 23, 2009

  Mr. SCHIFF. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Harry L. Baldwin, 
retiring as Mayor of the City of San Gabriel. Mayor Baldwin served on 
the City Council for seventeen years and was selected Mayor by his 
colleagues on the council for three terms. Mayor Baldwin's legacy in 
the City of San Gabriel and surrounding communities will endure for 
generations to come.
  During his tenure, Mayor Baldwin worked vigorously and 
enthusiastically to promote and secure funds for many important 
projects. One of Mayor Baldwin's greatest accomplishments has been his 
work to obtain federal funding for the construction of grade 
separations and safety mitigation for the Alameda Corridor East 
Project. Over a decade of effort, nearly five hundred million dollars 
was acquired for this endeavor. Mayor Baldwin's service as President of 
the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (COG) and Vice Chairman 
of the Alameda Corridor East Construction Authority (ACE) was crucial 
in securing this funding.
  Promoting the interests of the region has been a high priority for 
Mayor Baldwin. While working on the City Council, he secured funds for 
park expansions and was essential to the formation of the San Gabriel 
Rivers and Mountains Conservancy. Additionally, public safety has 
always been a significant concern of Mayor Baldwin's. He was able to 
identify a pressing need in the city's Fire Department for expanded 
services and instituted a paramedic training program for the staff.
  Mayor Baldwin and his wife Sally have lived in the Mission District 
for over forty-five years. The product of California public schools, he 
graduated from both Mark Keppel High School and UCLA. After graduating, 
Harry worked in the insurance business until just six years ago.

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  Before election to the City Council in 1992, Mr. Baldwin was 
president of the San Gabriel Chamber of Commerce. Since then, he has 
been actively involved with the Southern California Association of 
Governments (SCAG). He served as President of the West San Gabriel 
Valley YMCA and is currently a board member of the Arthritis Foundation 
of Southern California, San Gabriel Valley Branch, in addition to being 
involved with many other organizations.
  Mayor Baldwin has been a tireless advocate for the City of San 
Gabriel and the region as a whole. I ask all Members to join me in 
thanking Harry L. Baldwin for the years of selfless, dedicated service 
he has provided to the community.

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