[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 27 (Tuesday, February 26, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E192]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   IN RECOGNITION OF SEPI RICHARDSON

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                           HON. JACKIE SPEIER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 26, 2013

  Ms. SPEIER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Sepi Richardson who is 
retiring after 15 years of service on the Brisbane City Council, 
including two terms as mayor. Sepi may be leaving the council, but her 
spirit and impact on our city and community will be felt for many years 
to come.
   As mayor, Sepi was very involved in all aspects of planning and 
policy-level decisions while always looking after the financial health 
and welfare of the city. She oversaw the remodeling of the community 
center, the community park and playground, Brisbane's marina, the skate 
park, the teen center and the Mission Blue Performing Art Center. She 
also dedicated much of her time and energy to preserving open space and 
to creating recreational and public spaces that benefit everyone in the 
community, such as the community garden, the swimming pool, school 
fields, Bayshore bike lane, the community meeting room in City Hall and 
the farmer's market. Sepi has been a tireless advocate for seniors and 
children. Under her leadership, Brisbane built the Senior Sunrise Room 
and senior housing.
   Sepi is a familiar face to most Brisbane residents having served on 
about 20 county boards and commissions. She was a board member on the 
Airport Community Roundtable and the Association of Governments (C/CAG) 
and a chair or vice chair on four committees within those associations. 
In those capacities she was a leader on issues such as revenue and 
taxation, employee compensation, benefit administration, 
transportation, energy efficiency, sustainability, emergency 
preparedness and education.
   In addition to her county and region-wide accomplishments, Sepi has 
left her mark on the city of Brisbane. She served on the Finance/Labor 
Negotiations, Public Information/Technology, Planning, Parks and 
Recreation, Open Space and Ecology committees, was a liaison to the 
Chamber of Commerce and worked on education and arts funding and 
recognition.
   To understand how one person can be involved and effective in so 
many aspects of public service, you must know Sepi. Her energy, 
enthusiasm and dedication are endless. She loves her community and 
never hesitates to serve others.
   Sepi was born as the first of six siblings in Tehran, Iran. She came 
to the United States in 1972. From 1975 to 1979 she went to Germany 
where she earned her BA in Business Management from the University of 
Maryland on its Germany campus. She received her Master's Degree in 
Educational Counseling and Psychology from California State University 
San Bernardino.
   Mr. Speaker, I ask the House of Representatives to rise with me to 
honor an outstanding public servant and friend. Sepi Richardson will be 
missed and appreciated for all the lasting contributions she has made 
to the residents of Brisbane and beyond.

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