[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 38 (Thursday, March 6, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E329-E330]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       IN HONOR OF OSCAR VILLEGAS

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                          HON. DORIS O. MATSUI

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 6, 2014

  Ms. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of Oscar Villegas to 
recognize his numerous contributions and years of service to the people 
of West Sacramento. Oscar has served on the West Sacramento City 
Council for 14 years and was recently appointed by California Governor 
Jerry Brown to serve on the Yolo County Board of Supervisors.
  Oscar is a homegrown public servant from the Bryte neighborhood and 
has proudly served his community in different capacities. He was first 
elected to the City Council in 2000 and then reelected in 2004 and 
2008, during which time he served as Mayor Pro Tern on five occasions. 
Prior to his election, Oscar served on the West Sacramento Planning 
Commission from 1997-2000. Oscar has served on many boards and 
commissions, including the Sacramento-Yolo Port District Commission, 
the Sacramento County Regional Sanitation District Board, the Yolo 
County Transportation District, and the Capitol Corridor Joint Powers 
Board. He is also Chairman of the City's Up for West Sacramento 
Executive Board, an early learning program.
  Oscar has been a strong advocate for a number of programs that have 
transformed the City of West Sacramento. He played an important role in 
advocating for the development of Raley Field, the riverfront Bridge 
District, the new Arthur F. Turner Community Library, the revitalized 
West Capitol Avenue, the City's park system and the bicycle master 
plan. His

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passion and commitment are evident in his ability to listen and relate 
to his constituents. His deep understanding of local issues and his 
strong relationships with the community will serve him well on the Yolo 
County Board of Supervisors.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in thanking Oscar 
Villegas for his many years of service to the City of West Sacramento, 
and wish him the best in his new appointment to the Yolo County Board 
of Supervisors.

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