[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 155 (Friday, October 23, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2627]
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                       CONGRATULATING TIM HURLEY

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                          HON. BRUCE L. BRALEY

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 23, 2009

  Mr. BRALEY of Iowa. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Tim 
Hurley on his retirement as Mayor of the city of Waterloo. At the end 
of the year, Tim Hurley will be retiring after serving three terms as 
Mayor.
  Over the past 6 years, Mayor Hurley has been a proven leader in 
moving the city of Waterloo forward and bringing the community 
together. With Mayor Hurley's command, the city of Waterloo has seen 
successes from economic development to upgrading the city's 
recreational opportunities.
  Mayor Hurley has been focused on four key initiatives: economic 
development, improved financial health of city government, improved 
delivery of government services and an improved city image. These are 
no small tasks, but Mayor Hurley has managed to turn them into a 
reality.
  During Mayor Hurley's tenure, the city of Waterloo experienced the 
worst flooding the city had seen in decades. In June of 2008, the Cedar 
River reached a record high of 25.39 ft, 13.39 ft above flood stage and 
the city suffered millions of dollars in damages. With Mayor Hurley's 
leadership the city is rebuilding, putting in place future mitigation 
plans, and revitalizing the community one day at a time.
  With Mayor Hurley's retirement we are losing a chief advocate for the 
needs of Waterloo residents. I am proud to represent Mayor Hurley and 
the city of Waterloo in Congress. I wish him the best in all his 
endeavors.

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