[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 163 (Tuesday, November 15, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1464]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               HONORING DANVILLE COUNCILMEMBER MIKE DOYLE

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                          HON. MARK DeSAULNIER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 15, 2016

  Mr. DeSAULNIER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mayor Mike Doyle 
for his lifelong commitment of public service to his hometown of 
Danville, California. Mr. Doyle was elected to the Danville Town 
Council on November 5, 1991, running as a ``man of the people,'' 
advocating on behalf of youth, veterans, business, careful planning, 
and citizen engagement.
  Mr. Doyle is known as ``Mr. Danville,'' and his legacy will be his 
work to preserve Danville's genuine small-town feel. He always put the 
Town first and made sure it was on firm financial footing during the 
early days of incorporation. Known as a straight shooter and regularly 
expressing his feelings on the issues of the day, his passion and 
dedication for Danville and its residents are unrivaled.
  Mr. Doyle is the first person to be elected to the Town Council six 
times and is the longest-serving member of the Danville Town Council 
since incorporation of the Town of Danville in 1982. Mr. Doyle has 
worked tirelessly to preserve the character of Danville while 
encouraging balanced economic growth.
  Mr. Doyle has played an integral part in shaping the Town of 
Danville. During his service, the Town enjoyed the opening of a new 
Danville Library and Community Center complex, Oak Hill Park Community 
Center, and the Veterans Memorial Building and Senior Center.
  Mr. Doyle served on the Board of Directors for the League of 
California Cities for 18 years, representing Danville and cities across 
California. Prior to his public service in Danville, Mr. Doyle served 
six years in the United States Air Force, during which time he was 
involved in the Berlin Airlift to carry food and other supplies into 
West Berlin.
  Mr. Doyle and his wife JoAnne have raised five children--Michael, 
Mary Anne, Terrence, Celeste and John, and are grandparents to nine 
grandchildren.
  We wish him well in his retirement.

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