[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 150 (Wednesday, November 17, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1954-E1955]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNIZING MAYOR MORRIS VANCE ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT AS 
                       MAYOR OF THE CITY OF VISTA

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                          HON. DARRELL E. ISSA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 17, 2010

  Mr. ISSA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the public service 
of Mayor Morris Vance on the occasion of his retirement from the City 
of Vista. I commend Mayor Vance on his 29 years of public service.
  Starting with a Bachelor of Science in Political Science from Brigham 
Young University and a Master of Public Administration from the 
University of Southern California, Mr. Vance began his career by 
serving in various local government positions throughout the Los 
Angeles area. He joined the City of Vista as City Manager in 1981, a 
post which he served for 17 years.
  In the role as City Manager, Mr. Vance led the establishment of the 
Vista Redevelopment Agency and Redevelopment Project area, 
establishment of the Vista Economic Development Association (VEDA) and 
Downtown Commercial Revitalization Program, as well as the development 
of a Business Park, Industrial Park and a multi-tier Capital 
Improvement Program and Budgeting System.
  Mr. Vance was then elected Mayor of Vista in November of 2002. At the 
city helm, he worked with officials to put the city on a course for 
success. Critical programs include the Ask, Share, Know meeting program 
which provides a forum for residents to meet face-to-face with city 
officials and council members to have their questions answered about 
current and pending city projects. Mayor Vance was also instrumental in 
establishing Operation H.O.P.E., a temporary winter shelter for 
homeless families and women by providing them an opportunity to get 
back on their feet and lead them toward self-sufficiency.
  To improve community spirit and safety, Mayor Vance led an effort to 
construct the new Vista Civic Center and two new fire stations. Along 
with the City Council, Mayor Vance worked to convert Vista into a 
Charter City to gain the maximum amount of local authority.

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  Wearing many hats, Mayor Vance also serves on the board of directors 
for the Regional Transportation Planning Authority, the San Diego 
County Regional Airport Authority, the Encina Wastewater Authority and 
is a longtime member of the Rotary Club of Shadowridge Vista along with 
other regional organizations. In 2009 he was honored by the Boy Scouts 
of America with the Distinguished Citizen Good Scout of the Year title.
  Madam Speaker, I ask you to please join me in honoring Mayor Morris 
Vance and his 29 years of admirable public service to the City of 
Vista.

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