[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 34 (Friday, February 28, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E273]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING WESLEY CHESBRO

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                           HON. JARED HUFFMAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, February 28, 2014

  Mr. HUFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today with my colleague, Mike 
Thompson, to recognize California Assemblymember Wesley Chesbro, who 
will be retiring November 30, 2014 after 34 years of public service.
   Assemblymember Chesbro has an illustrious record of serving the 
North Coast as an environmental champion, public servant and community 
leader. He has devoted his career to protecting the North Coast's 
tremendous natural resources, advocating for underserved populations, 
and promoting the communities and businesses that call this region 
home.
   Beginning his public service career in the Arcata City Council, 
Assemblymember Chesbro served for years in the Humboldt County Board of 
Supervisors, the California Integrated Waste Management Board, the 
State Senate, and in the State Assembly. In addition to his decades in 
elected office, Assemblymember Chesbro left an impact on his community 
as the co-founder of the Arcata Community Recycling Center and later 
the Northcoast Environmental Center.
   As a member of the California State Senate, Assemblymember Chesbro 
authored legislation to fund rural community clinics, protect 
California's natural resources, provide housing for individuals with 
special needs, and ensure rural law enforcement agencies are fully 
funded. More recently, in the Assembly, Assemblymember Chesbro has 
successfully introduced legislation to promote recycling statewide, 
support local breweries, preserve forests, and protect marine mammals.
   Mr. Speaker, it is fitting and proper that we honor Wesley Chesbro 
upon his retirement for his work in representing the North Coast, 
protecting its resources, and championing its people. We express our 
deep appreciation for his service, and convey our best wishes for his 
long and happy retirement with his wife Cindy and his children Alan and 
Collin.

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