[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 82 (Wednesday, June 3, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1291]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                       A TRIBUTE TO JANE HAGEDORN

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                          HON. DORIS O. MATSUI

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 3, 2009

  Ms. MATSUI. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Jane 
Hagedorn's 33 years of service as Chief Executive Officers of Breathe 
California of Sacramento-Emigrant Trails, Inc. As Jane retires, she 
leaves a lasting legacy of dedication and commitment to the Sacramento 
region. After decades of service, her leadership and expertise will be 
deeply missed by all. I ask all my colleagues to join me in honoring 
one of Sacramento's finest public servants.
  After earning her bachelor's degree with honors in political science 
from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and her master's 
degree in International Relations and Latin American Studies from Johns 
Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, Jane spent the last 
three decades advocating on behalf of the people of Sacramento for 
improved air quality. I met Jane when she first came to Sacramento and 
have always been impressed by her intellect, compassion, and desire to 
do what is right. She began her career with Breathe California of 
Sacramento-Emigrant Trails, Inc, formerly known as American Lung 
Association of Sacramento Emigrant Trails, in 1976. Under her 
leadership, the association has developed innovative clean air 
strategies which include creating the Cleaner Air Partnership with the 
Chamber of Commerce, bringing light rail to the Sacramento area, and 
working toward clean air initiatives. Breathe California was also a 
strong proponent of Proposition 99, California's tax initiative to 
reduce smoking.
  Her dedication to our community is apparent through her work both 
with Breathe California and with other local non-profits. She serves on 
the board of Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, Arden Park and Recreation 
District, Friends of Light Rail, Planning and Conservation League, 
Sacramento Tomorrow Coalition, and the Sacramento Symphony. 
Additionally, she was the first woman appointed to the Sacramento 
County Planning Commission, was the founding President of the 
Sacramento Tree Foundation and is instrumental in the California Oak 
Foundation. Jane has chaired the American River Parkway Funding Working 
Group and served on the Board of Directors of Valley Vision. She has 
taught at the University of California, Davis Graduate School of 
Management and has co-authored two books on historic preservation of 
native oaks in the Central Valley. Personally, I am honored to call 
Jane my friend. She has always been a pleasure to work with. Her 
thoughtfulness and intelligence has touched many policy debates and 
countless people's lives.
  Madam Speaker, I am honored to pay tribute to Jane Hagedorn's 
distinguished commitment to Sacramento and regions needs. Jane's 
outstanding leadership and dedication to Breathe California of 
Sacramento-Emigrant Trails Inc, has helped promote clean air strategies 
which has set an example for others across the state nation. We all are 
thankful for her efforts. As Jane's husband Jim, her children James and 
Jennifer, colleagues, family, and friends gather to honor her service, 
I ask all my colleagues to join me in wishing Jane Hagedorn continued 
good fortune in her future endeavors.

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