[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 176 (Wednesday, December 7, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1621]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING MS. CAROL GIOVANATTO

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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 
Sonoma, California City Manager Carol Giovanatto upon retirement from 
an impressive career in local government that has spanned 41 years.
  A native of Cloverdale, California Ms. Giovanatto graduated from 
Cloverdale High School and attended classes at Santa Rosa Junior 
College. In addition to her work with the City of Sonoma, Ms. 
Giovanatto has brought her strong leadership skills to many committees 
and boards on which she serves.
  During her tenure as City Manager, Carol was instrumental in 
addressing important city issues and preventing conflicts. Ms. 
Giovanatto negotiated a contract to preserve the historic Sebastiani 
Theater, formed a joint powers agreement for the Valley of the Moon 
Fire Protection District and proposed a sales tax measure to protect 
continued city services. A dedicated public servant, Ms. Giovanatto 
strengthened the economic development partnership with the Sonoma 
Valley Chamber of Commerce, created a grant funding program for non-
profits, completed a new mobile home ordinance and raised the funds 
needed for the proposed community pool.
  Ms. Giovanatto will be recognized long after her retirement for her 
foresight in identifying 22 measures for greenhouse gas emissions 
reduction and establishing the City of Sonoma as the first Evergreen 
City in Sonoma County. Ms. Giovanatto was a founding board member and 
past President of the Cloverdale Youth and Family Services Partnership, 
a member of the Leadership of Sonoma Valley Class of 2008, and a board 
member of the Sonoma Tourism Improvement District.
  Mr. Speaker, Ms. Giovanatto has dedicated her career to improving the 
lives of the people of the City of Sonoma. She is known for her 
unfailing kindness, loyalty and commitment to high ethical standards. 
Therefore, it is fitting and proper that we honor her here today and 
extend our best wishes for an enjoyable retirement.

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