[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 100 (Thursday, July 7, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1258]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING TERRY DRESSLER

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                            HON. LOIS CAPPS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, July 7, 2011

  Mrs. CAPPS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Terry 
Dressler, recently retired after 33 years of public service devoted to 
protecting the air quality along the Central Coast of California.
  Terry has had a distinguished career in his field, beginning his work 
with air pollution control in Ventura in 1978. He then worked in San 
Luis Obispo for almost eight years before coming to serve the Santa 
Barbara community for more than twenty three years, most recently 
serving for the last seven years as the Air Pollution Control Officer 
for the Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (APCD).
  As a result of the work of Terry and his team, the County of Santa 
Barbara has improved its air quality through attainment of federal 
standards and has made major progress towards meeting state standards. 
Terry has effectively instituted and enforced programs that reduce 
stationary, marine shipping, and mobile source emissions while raising 
community awareness of air quality issues. Additionally, he was 
instrumental in the creation of the District Community Advisory Council 
and has worked with its members on state and federal clean air 
strategy. These initiatives have enhanced the agency's reputation for 
excellence in local and statewide communities.
  My staff and I have worked closely with Terry in his efforts to lead 
the district towards its clean air mission and I have seen firsthand 
the great progress and improved air quality standards instituted by 
Terry and the APCD. His strong leadership and knowledge have directly, 
and positively, influenced the health of the residents of the County of 
Santa Barbara.
  Terry is recognized as a dedicated public servant who has devoted his 
career to protecting the health and safety of the citizens of the 
County of Santa Barbara and the State of California. Terry's 
accomplishments in the field of air quality and his charismatic 
presence have left a lasting impact on his colleagues, staff, and 
community members, and we can all breathe a little easier as a result 
of his outstanding efforts. I am pleased to commend Terry for his 
commitment to excellence in the field of air quality, and I wish him a 
happy retirement surfing the Central Coast.

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