[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 115 (Thursday, July 28, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1434]
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           HONORING THE DISTINGUISHED CAREER OF CRAIG PROSSER

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                             HON. DAVID WU

                               of oregon

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 28, 2011

  Mr. WU. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Craig Prosser, 
retiring city manager of Tigard, Oregon. Craig has announced his 
retirement at the end of July, capping a 35-year career of 
distinguished service to our community.
  Craig began serving Tigard in 1999 as finance director, and since 
2005, as city manager. Craig's accomplishments include the formation of 
the city's first urban renewal district, the Tigard-Lake Oswego Water 
Partnership, as well as major improvements along Pacific Highway. He 
also oversaw the opening of the Westside Express Service Commuter line 
that runs through Tigard. Craig's foresight helped to make Tigard an 
attractive place to live and do business. Because of his leadership, 
Tigard was able to retain crucial city services through one of the 
worst financial crises in our country's history.
  Craig has been a consensus builder who has always focused on the 
needs of the citizens, and he has worked tirelessly to address their 
concerns. He has approached his work with integrity and a true sense of 
dedication while empowering staff and those around him. In his 
retirement announcement Craig said, ``I would be willing to put the 
City of Tigard staff up against any public workforce in the state, if 
not the nation. The citizens of Tigard are fortunate to have such 
dedicated elected officials and public employees working on their 
behalf.''
  Former Oregon Governor Tom McCall once said, ``Heroes are not giant 
statues framed against a red sky. They are people who say, this is my 
community, and it is my responsibility to make it better.'' Craig 
Prosser truly is an American hero, for he has devoted much of his life 
to making his community better.
  It is my distinct honor to recognize Craig for his outstanding 
service and for providing a heroic example to us all.

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