[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 170 (Tuesday, December 3, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1776]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    IN RECOGNITION OF CATHY BAYLOCK

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                           HON. JACKIE SPEIER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 3, 2013

  Ms. SPEIER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Cathy Baylock who has served 
on the Burlingame City Council for twelve years with distinction, two 
of them as mayor. Cathy's love for the city and her commitment to make 
and keep it beautiful have made her an outstanding public servant and a 
beloved colleague to many.
  We can thank Cathy for one of the most beautiful and recognizable 
buildings in town, the Burlingame Avenue Caltrain station. If it hadn't 
been for her in-depth research, perseverance and good judgment, our 
train station might not be the jewel it is.
  Cathy was first elected to the city council in 2001. She was mayor in 
2006 and 2010. During her tenure, she was always committed to 
protecting Burlingame's historic landmarks, magnificent trees, 
architectural heritage, unique neighborhoods and the integrity of the 
parks. She oversaw the Park and Recreation budget, was a member of the 
Economic Development Committee, a liaison to the Burlingame Elementary 
Schools Committee and the Chamber of Commerce, and a member of the 
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee for C/CAG. She also served as 
a city delegate to the Association of Bay Area Governments, the 
Peninsula Cities Consortium on High Speed Rail and the San Mateo County 
Rail Corridor Partnership. Additionally, Cathy was a member of the 
Central County Fire Joint Powers Authority for six years, two of them 
as the chair.
  While fulfilling her many duties on the council, Cathy still found 
the time and energy to give back to the community and volunteer for the 
Teen Facilities Committee, the Washington School Site Council, the St. 
Paul's Nursery School, and the Burlingame Historical Society. She 
became treasurer of the historical society in 2000 and oversaw the 
publishing of Burlingame Centennial 1908-2008, a book that sold over 
1800 copies and helped fund the opening of the Burlingame History 
Museum and the Train Depot.
  Before Cathy joined the city council, she was the manager and 
assistant vice president of Bay View Bank in Burlingame. She earned her 
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Sacred Heart 
University in Fairfield, Connecticut.
  A lifetime resident of the San Francisco Peninsula, Cathy and her 
family have lived in Burlingame for over 20 years. In her retirement, 
she looks forward to spending more time with her husband Joe and their 
two boys, AJ and Nick. She will continue her involvement with the 
historical society.
  The Burlingame City Council is losing a member who will be missed for 
her can-do attitude, warm demeanor and dependability. However, I have 
no doubt that Cathy will find ways to apply her talents and continue to 
share them with the residents of Burlingame.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask the House of Representatives to rise with me to 
honor Cathy Baylock for her outstanding public service. She leaves big 
shoes to fill and her mark on Burlingame that will last for years to 
come.

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