[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 97 (Wednesday, June 17, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E917]
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                           HONORING TIM SPOHN

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                        HON. GRACE F. NAPOLITANO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 17, 2015

  Mrs. NAPOLITANO. I would like to submit the following Proclamation:

       Whereas, Tim Spohn has ably served the citizens of the City 
     of Industry for eight years on the City Council (2007-2015) 
     and served the citizens of the City of Industry as Mayor for 
     two years; and
       Whereas, Tim Spohn championed regional economic strength 
     and stability for the entire San Gabriel Valley by promoting 
     manufacturing, trade, retail, construction, and financial 
     industries, to name just a few, as a public servant for the 
     City of Industry; and
       Whereas, Tim Spohn provided counsel and guidance for 
     residents and fellow elected officials of the San Gabriel 
     Valley with his commitment to regional government by serving 
     as a representative on the San Gabriel Valley Council of 
     Governments; and
       Whereas, Tim Spohn provided leadership on critical regional 
     issues of mobility, air quality, transportation control 
     measures, and communications as a member of the Southern 
     California Association of Governments' Transportation 
     Committee for five years; and championed the concerns of San 
     Gabriel Valley residents while serving as a member of the Ad-
     Hoc Regional Transportation Plan Committee; and
       Whereas, Tim Spohn served on the San Gabriel Valley Council 
     of Governments' Transportation Committee for eight years 
     providing policy recommendations and technical expertise on 
     transportation programs and infrastructure improvements; and 
     was a delegate and Board Member of the Gateway Cities Council 
     of Governments: Now, therefore, be it
       Recognized, That Mayor Tim Spohn of the City of Industry 
     has made enduring contributions to the State of California; 
     and we applaud his sacrifice and commitment to the well-being 
     of families and to neighborhoods; and we encourage all to 
     honor the leadership and service he provided for San Gabriel 
     Valley residents.

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