[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 129 (Friday, September 21, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1592]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING CITY MANAGER MARIA DADIAN

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                         HON. LINDA T. SANCHEZ

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 20, 2012

  Ms. LINDA T. SANCHEZ of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 
recognize Maria Dadian and her 18 years of public service to the people 
of Southern California.
  Maria's devotion to public service is long-standing. In 1975, Maria 
began her career in municipal government working for the City of South 
El Monte. She later accepted the position of Parks and Recreation 
Director with the City of Hawaiian Gardens, and after four years was 
promoted to Assistant to the City Administrator. Following her 11 years 
of continuous service to Hawaiian Gardens, she was named interim 
Executive Director of the Coalition for Youth Development, the city's 
newly established non-profit organization. During her municipal career 
she has been contracted by both public entities and private businesses 
to organize and implement public safety and recreation programs.
  Since joining the City of Artesia management team in 1994, Maria has 
worked tirelessly to ensure Artesia remains safe for its residents and 
economically vibrant for its business community. During her time as 
Assistant City Manager, Maria oversaw the City's Public Safety 
programs, Capital Projects, Community Development projects, and grant 
program. On top of that, Maria also steered Artesia's Parks and 
Recreation and Public Works departments. On November 20, 2000, she was 
appointed City Manager, and redoubled her efforts to serve the citizens 
and businesses of Artesia.
  Over the years, Maria never stopped working to improve Artesia 
through redevelopment, encouraging private sector investment, and 
diversifying and expanding Artesia's economic base. As a result, 
Artesia flourished under Maria's tenure. This includes an historic 
district renovation and restoration project, as well as numerous 
projects devoted to public infrastructure and facilities, downtown 
revitalization, and developmental and housing assistance. In short, 
Artesia has seen a renaissance with Maria as City Manager.
  I commend Maria Dadian for her many years of outstanding public 
service and dedication to the City of Artesia and the community. We 
need more public servants like Maria Dadian. Artesia would not be the 
community it is today without her.

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