[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 121 (Wednesday, July 29, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1186]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                        HONORING RAYMOND SIMONDS

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                          HON. JOHN GARAMENDI

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 29, 2015

  Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker, I along with Congressman Mike Thompson 
rise today to recognize Raymond Simonds, an outstanding member our 
community and our friend, for his 40 years of service as a member and 
past president of the Solano County Fair Association Board of 
Directors.
  Over the years, Raymond has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to 
the diverse and changing needs of the county fair. Following his 
original appointment to the Board of Directors, Raymond has revitalized 
the county fairgrounds by consistently recruiting new and innovative 
attractions.
  In addition to his thirty years of leadership on the county fair's 
racing committee, Raymond has repeatedly distinguished himself as a 
true supporter of vibrant local traditions and community involvement. 
Raymond's service will stand as an enduring inspiration to the next 
generation of Solano County's leaders.
  Mr. Speaker, it is appropriate that, on behalf of the grateful 
residents of California's Third and Fifth Congressional Districts, we 
recognize Mr. Simonds for his forty years of dedicated service, and we 
wish him well as our best wishes for his continued success in the years 
ahead.

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