[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 9 (Wednesday, January 15, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E73]
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              HONORING CITY OF KIRKLAND MAYOR JOAN McBRIDE

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                         HON. SUZAN K. DelBENE

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 15, 2014

  Ms. DelBENE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mayor Joan McBride of 
Kirkland. Joan has served her community for decades in many capacities. 
Active in her PTA and local neighborhood council, she joined the 
Kirkland City Council in 1998 and served as Mayor from 2010 until her 
retirement last year.
   Joan is a collaborative leader as evidenced throughout her tenure on 
council, earning her the respect of her colleagues and constituents. 
The City of Kirkland emerged from the recession on sound financial 
footing, passed stronger code of conduct and ethics rules, and set 
aside BNSF land for the Cross Kirkland Corridor all thanks to Joan's 
hard work and service.
   Joan's passion and joy for serving Kirkland is infectious to those 
around her and has created a positive atmosphere for city government to 
deliver efficient results. She is a model for responsive, civil, and 
effective government.
   I want to thank Mayor McBride for her commitment to working for the 
people of Kirkland and offer my congratulations on her retirement. I 
wish Joan the best on her next endeavors in the community and beyond.

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