[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 55 (Friday, April 4, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E521]
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                       TRIBUTE TO DAVE HAUGEBERG

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                         HON. SUZANNE BONAMICI

                               of oregon

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, April 4, 2014

  Ms. BONAMICI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Dave 
Haugeberg, community stalwart, citizen activist, Newberg-Dundee Bypass 
champion--and today, 2013 Chehalem Valley Chamber of Commerce Citizen 
of the Year.
   Former Oregon Governor Tom McCall once said, ``Heroes are not giant 
statues framed against a red sky. They are people who say, `This is my 
community, and it is my responsibility to make it better.' '' Dave 
Haugeberg epitomizes this spirit--combining great determination with a 
hero's tendency toward humility.
   In addition to a lengthy and distinguished legal career, Dave has a 
remarkable track record of community service. He is currently Chair of 
the Board of Trustees at Linfield College and serves as President of 
the Board at Mid-Valley Rehabilitation, which provides employment, 
community inclusion services, residential support, and transportation 
services to adults with disabilities in order to maximize their 
potential.
   His imprint on Yamhill County is enormous, and soon to be very 
visible along a several mile section of Highway 99W. Nearly three 
decades ago, Dave began his legendary volunteer efforts for the 
Newberg-Dundee Bypass, hoping to summon enough community, regional, and 
State resolve to construct a new highway, circumventing traffic around 
the historic and traffic-plagued cities of Newberg and Dundee. This 
effort, forged through decades of teamwork, frustration, partnership, 
and dogged persistence in the face of doubt, has now paid off. On 
August 29, 2012, Dave dug his ceremonial shovel into the ground, 
kicking off construction of the Newberg-Dundee Bypass.
   To be sure, he had partners along the way, but it is no accident 
that Dave Haugeberg is affectionately known as the `Grandfather of the 
Bypass.' With Phase I construction well underway, I'm hopeful he took a 
brief victory lap before, undoubtedly, redoubling his efforts to 
complete the entire corridor.
   Dave Haugeberg is a remarkable citizen, the kind of person who 
willingly, even eagerly, gives more to his community than he 
anticipates receiving in return. His contributions to Yamhill County 
will always be remembered fondly by those he worked with--and for, 
including the hundreds of thousands of people who will eventually 
traverse the Newberg-Dundee Bypass, and the local citizens who will 
live in transformed communities where it is safe to work, live, and 
play.
   Mr. Speaker, I am honored to congratulate Dave on this eminently 
deserved award, and wish him and his wife Kathy, and his children and 
grandchildren of whom he is so proud, continued health, happiness, and 
prosperity.

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