[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 131 (Wednesday, September 7, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1547]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING BRUCE FIEDLER

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                          HON. JERRY McNERNEY

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, September 7, 2011

  Mr. McNERNEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ask my colleagues to join 
me in recognizing the distinguished career of Mr. Bruce Fiedler, who, 
after 26 years, is retiring as the administrator for the non-profit 
Pleasanton Gardens senior housing facility.
  Pleasanton Gardens, started in 1967, developed from the collaboration 
of four local churches--St. Augustine's Catholic Church, Lynnewood 
Methodist, First Baptist and Centerpointe Church. Mr. Fiedler joined 
Pleasanton Gardens in 1985 and he worked tirelessly for over two 
decades to create a home for our seniors while still finding time to 
serve the community.
  Bruce Fiedler dedicated himself to making Pleasanton Gardens a caring 
home and family for its residents. He enlisted the support of local 
Rotary Club members to host events such as the annual Valentine's Day 
themed ``Sweetheart Dinner.'' This year marked the 16th annual 
``Sweetheart Dinner,'' which dozens of seniors attended.
  Mr. Fiedler also took part in many community initiatives. He served 
on the Housing Commission and the Human Services Commission for the 
City of Pleasanton. He participated in the task force that led the 
planning, financing and development of the Pleasanton Senior Center. He 
volunteered on the Wheels Senior and Disabled Passengers Advisory 
Committee, which designated bus routes and passenger shelters in 
Pleasanton, as well as the Alameda County Senior Needs Committee, which 
allocated funds for Dial-a-Ride and other senior services.
  In 1992, Mr. Fiedler participated in a grassroots effort to make 
restaurants in the Tr-Valley area smoke-free. During Mr. Fielder's 
leadership, Pleasanton Gardens also became a smoke-free facility. Since 
that time, he has spoken at seminars, both locally and nationally, on 
the dangers of secondhand smoke and how to make multiple housing units 
smoke-free.
  Bruce Fiedler is a valued and respected member of our community who 
improved the lives of many. I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring 
Bruce Fiedler for his exceptional service to our seniors and our 
community.

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