[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 90 (Friday, June 1, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E754]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  IN CELEBRATION OF MR. BOB HENDERSON

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                         HON. LINDA T. SANCHEZ

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, June 1, 2018

  Ms. SANCHEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the lifelong 
service and success of Bob Henderson, a leader and resident of 
Whittier, California in my Congressional District. Mr. Henderson is 
leaving the Whittier City Council after 36 years of service and it is 
my pleasure to recognize his many accomplishments.
  Bob is an outstanding public servant and has dedicated his life to 
improve and protect the city of Whittier. Mr. Henderson has 
demonstrated his passion through his various leadership roles over his 
many years of service which include: serving as an active city council 
member, mayor pro tempore, and serving as city mayor.
  In addition, Mr. Henderson's commitment to environmental conservation 
inspired him to become a leading advocate for wildlife. He made it a 
priority to protect the environment and used his love for the beautiful 
City of Whittier to motivate others to join him. Mr. Henderson also 
served as Chairman of the Puente Hills Landfill Native Habitat 
Preservation Authority and Chairman of the Wildlife Conservation 
Authority where he had a tremendous impact. While he had countless 
accomplishments in these roles, I'd like to highlight a couple. He 
spearheaded the effort to pass the Hillside Preservation Ordinance 
which led to the preservation of over 1,000 acres of land. Bob was 
instrumental in the founding the Hillside Open Space Education 
Committee which has been largely responsible for protecting local 
wildlife from harm.
  Mr. Henderson was also instrumental in numerous community projects 
that have enhanced the lives of so many, such as the new YMCA, Pico 
State Park renovation, and the Shannon Center for Performing Arts at 
Whittier College. It is in that spirit that, on behalf of all the 
families' and communities who have benefitted from his service, I wish 
to honor and thank Bob Henderson.

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