[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 10 (Thursday, January 16, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E97]
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                     IN MEMORY OF MAYOR KEN MERCER

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                           HON. ERIC SWALWELL

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 16, 2014

  Mr. SWALWELL of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
Ken Mercer, the former mayor of Pleasanton, California, who died this 
past Monday at age 71.
  Ken devoted his life to public service in Pleasanton. He was elected 
to three terms on the Pleasanton City Council, serving from 1976 to 
1986. Then he became the first person directly elected to serve as 
mayor, and held that position from 1986 to 1992.
  It is in part thanks to Ken's dedication that Pleasanton is the 
wonderful and vibrant community that it is today. His diligent efforts 
helped pave the way for the Hacienda Business Park and the Stoneridge 
Mall, among other developments.
  He also held various posts in the community, including with Pacific 
Bell and ValleyCare Health System.
  His enthusiastic devotion to Pleasanton serves as an inspiration.
  My condolences go out to Ken's daughter Shelley, son Chuck, brothers 
Ron and Norm, and his grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. He will be 
missed greatly.

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