[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 8 (Thursday, January 12, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E57]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       HESPERIA PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEMBER REBEKAH SWANSON

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                             HON. PAUL COOK

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 12, 2017

  Mr. COOK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 10 years of 
service of outgoing Hesperia Parks and Recreation Board Member Rebekah 
Swanson. Rebekah was elected to the Hesperia City Council this past 
November and is stepping down from her current position on the board.
  Rebekah was first elected to the Hesperia Parks and Recreation Board 
in 2006. Since that time, Rebekah has vociferously fought to improve 
the quality of recreation programs within the city, culminating in the 
construction of competition level soccer fields. She also championed 
better utilization of Hesperia's Civic Park and spearheaded 
improvements to all of the parks throughout the district. Perhaps her 
most impressive achievement was that she, along with her colleagues on 
the board, accomplished these important projects without raising taxes 
or exceeding the district's budget.
  On behalf of the U.S. House of Representatives, I would like to thank 
Rebekah for her leadership and tireless advocacy for the people of 
Hesperia. I look forward to working closely with her in her new role as 
a member of the Hesperia City Council.

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