[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 118 (Tuesday, September 10, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1278]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING CITY MANAGER TOM ROBINSON

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                         HON. LINDA T. SANCHEZ

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 10, 2013

  Ms. LINDA T. SANCHEZ of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 
recognize Tom Robinson for his public service to the people of La 
Mirada, California. Tom began with the city in 1985 as the Community 
Resource Manager and, in 2008, Tom was appointed City Manager. After 27 
productive years of service to La Mirada and its residents, Tom has 
retired.
  During his tenure with the City of La Mirada, Tom always provided 
strong leadership and knowledgeable direction for major projects. Those 
numerous projects included the City's Community Services Master Plan, 
the Social Services Model Plan, and the development of the Splash! La 
Mirada Regional Aquatics Center.
  Over the past decade, Tom has worked tirelessly to ensure La Mirada 
operates on firm financial footing and never outside its fiscal means. 
While the struggling economy has impacted many cities throughout 
Southern California, La Mirada has managed to maintain funding for all 
city services and capital improvement projects and Tom is a big reason 
why. It's no surprise La Mirada was listed by CNN and Money Magazine as 
one of the ``Best Places to Live'' in 2007.
  As an active civic member, he has served as a member of the American 
Society for Public Administration, an accredited member of the Public 
Relations Society of America, and a member and former president of the 
Rotary Club of La Mirada. Robinson has been recognized by the 
California Association of Public Information Officials (CAPIO). The 
award recognizes exceptional service and career achievement by public 
communicators.
  From one public servant to another, I praise Tom Robinson and commend 
him on his many years of outstanding public service and dedication to 
the City of La Mirada and its residents. Let us wish him and his family 
the very best in retirement.

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