[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 176 (Wednesday, December 7, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1611-E1612]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING MR. DANIEL S. CONDRON

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 7, 2016

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Daniel 
S. Condron upon his retirement after serving for 11 years as the Vice 
President of University Affairs at Sonoma State University. Mr. Condron 
has led an impressive career over 44 years and has been a leader in the 
areas of education, economic development and transportation.
  A native of North Tonawonda, New York, Mr. Condron completed his B.S. 
and M.S. Degrees in Electrical Engineering at Stanford University. Mr. 
Condron worked with Hewlett-Packard for 33 years in management 
positions across a number of business areas including research and 
development, production, and public affairs.
  Mr. Condron has focused his career in education on increasing 
opportunities for all students from preschool through employment. In 
his role as Vice President, Mr. Condron's priorities have included 
community and governmental relations, marketing and communication, 
creative services and special events for Sonoma State. He currently 
serves as the Chairman of the Sonoma County Cradle to Career Operations 
Team. Mr. Condron has also served as President of the Santa Rosa City 
Schools Board of Education, Vice President for the Santa Rosa Junior 
College Foundation, and Chairman of the Vice Presidents for Advancement 
for the California State University System. Mr. Condron has 
demonstrated a unique ability to bring people together to accomplish 
goals to improve the future for countless individuals in our community.
  Mr. Condron is a proven community leader. He has served many 
community organizations

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including serving as President of the Boy Scouts of America Redwood 
Empire Council, the Luther Burbank Center for the Performing Arts, and 
the Santa Rosa Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Condron is also the Chair-elect 
of United Way of the Wine Country.
  Mr. Speaker, Mr. Condron has made tremendous, long-lasting 
contributions to Sonoma State University and to improving opportunities 
for students in our community. He is a true friend of Sonoma State 
University and a good friend of mine. Therefore, it is fitting and 
proper that we honor him here today and extend our best wishes for an 
enjoyable retirement.

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