[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 106 (Monday, June 25, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E909]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                HONORING THE CAREER OF DR. PATRICK MASON

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                             HON. JIM COSTA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 25, 2018

  Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Dr. Patrick Mason 
who is retiring as president and CEO of the California Foundation on 
the Environment and the Economy (CFEE) after more than 30 years of 
service. Dr. Mason is a legend in the field of environmental and 
economic policy.
  Since 1984, Dr. Mason directed all foundation activities, including 
strategic planning, issues development, conferences and study travel 
projects. Under three decades of his direction, CFEE has been 
instrumental in making California a world leader in renewable energy, 
water conservation, and telecommunications.
  Initiated in 1970, CFEE established itself as an independent, 
nonprofit institution that works to forge consensus on environmental, 
transportation, and economic growth issues. The foundation creates 
collaboration between state lawmakers and agencies, business, labor, 
and academic and community leaders in California.
  Dr. Mason, who earned his Ph.D. in Economics from the University of 
Colorado Boulder in 1978, served as president of the San Francisco 
Chapter of the National Association of Business Economist, director of 
the California Security Bank, and ran an active consulting practice as 
a forensic economist.
  Dr. Mason's many achievements include working as a research economist 
and research director for the California Labor Federation at the AFL-
CIO. Also, he was the chief economist for the Association of Bay Area.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Dr. 
Patrick Mason as he begins a new chapter in his life. Dr. Mason's 
dedication and commitment over the last 30 years has left a lasting 
impact at CFEE. I wish he and his family continued health and 
happiness.

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