[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 164 (Wednesday, November 4, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1589-E1590]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                HONORING TURLOCK CITY MANAGER ROY WASDEN

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                            HON. JEFF DENHAM

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 4, 2015

  Mr. DENHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge and honor 
Turlock City Manager Roy Wasden on his retirement; and to personally 
thank him for his many years of dedication and profound service to the 
Turlock community.
  Joining the City of Turlock in June of 2009, Mr. Wasden took on the 
chief role of city manager and became responsible for the efficient and 
effective management of city services. Over the course of his career, 
Mr. Wasden has brought large corporations to Turlock and paved the way 
for countless new job positions for its residents. His exemplary 
customer service was vital to landing these new employers to the 
community.
  Mr. Wasden was instrumental in the construction of projects that 
immensely benefited the City of Turlock including the new Public Safety 
Facility, the Carnegie Arts Center, the development of the Regional 
Transit Facility, and the construction of the new affordable housing 
project called Avena Bella, as well as the large upgrades to the 
Regional Water Quality Control Facility. These successful projects were 
achievements that have greatly and positively impacted the economic 
development in Turlock.
  Leading the efforts to balance the City of Turlock's budget, Mr. 
Wasden has executed the task with efficient management and good 
planning. The city is fiscally sound and continues to provide a high 
level of service to the community.
  Before Mr. Wasden's leadership role with the City of Turlock, he 
spent many years in a variety of public service positions, including 
more than 30 years working in law enforcement. In 2000, Mr. Wasden was 
sworn in as Chief of Police for the City of Modesto Police Department. 
In 2002, the Modesto Police Department was involved in the 
investigation of the infamous murder case of Laci Peterson, which 
gained national recognition. It was under Mr. Wasden's leadership that 
the department was credited for successfully handling this renowned 
investigation. He was an asset to the police department throughout the 
complex case.
  Mr. Wasden's proudest accomplishment is the life he created with his 
high school sweetheart, Linda Wasden. They have been married for 40 
years and together have been blessed with 7 children and 13 
grandchildren.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in honoring Turlock City Manager Roy 
Wasden on his retirement and thanking him for his exemplary

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leadership and service to the community of Turlock. We wish him 
continued success in his retirement and future endeavors.

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