[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 139 (Friday, November 14, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1577]
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                       RECOGNIZING LARRY CHEEVES

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                           HON. ERIC SWALWELL

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, November 14, 2014

  Mr. SWALWELL of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
Union City City Manager Larry Cheeves on his retirement.
  Larry earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Pepperdine University in 
1975 and then a Master of Public Administration degree from California 
State University at Fullerton in 1977. Since then he has devoted his 38 
year career to serving California cities.
  Following jobs with the City of Cerritos, City of Pico Rivera, City 
of Buena Park, and City of Norwalk, Larry took over as Director of 
Public Works for the City of Union City in 1989. Union City was in a 
period of growth at this time, and in his role Larry saw the creation 
of many new streets, parks, and fire stations. He helped Union City win 
two Helen Putnam Awards from the League of California Cities and the 
1999 All-America City Award.
  Larry served twice as interim city manager of Union City before 
earning the position permanently in 2004. Since assuming this role 
Larry has put together balanced budgets in each year for the city 
council, despite very difficult economic circumstances. During this 
time Union City also developed the Intermodal Station District and the 
Mark Green Sports Center.
  Larry is an active contributor to our community. He is a member of 
the Alameda County City Management Association, a board member of the 
California Redevelopment Association, and a founding member of the 
Board of Directors of the East Bay Regional Communications System 
Authority.
  On behalf of the citizens of Union City and the entire East Bay, I 
want to thank Larry Cheeves for his years of dedicated service. I wish 
him good luck in the years to come.

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