[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 153 (Thursday, September 13, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1259]
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                  IN RECOGNITION OF MAYOR BOB ANDREWS

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                         HON. SUZANNE BONAMICI

                               of oregon

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 13, 2018

  Ms. BONAMICI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Mayor Bob 
Andrews, who has served the City of Newberg, Oregon with distinction 
and dedication for the past 12 years.
  The first time I met Mayor Andrews was shortly before I was elected 
to Congress. He told me he wanted to build and sustain a positive 
working relationship; and we did just that. For the past six and a half 
years, I have thoroughly enjoyed working with Mayor Andrews--a steady, 
forward--thinking, principled pragmatist with an unsurpassed commitment 
to Newberg and its residents.
  When Phase I of the Newberg-Dundee Bypass opened earlier this year, 
it culminated a decades-long progression of vision and advocacy to make 
Newberg and Dundee more livable communities for residents who were 
constantly stuck in gridlock and congestion. The project was 
painstaking at times with numerous setbacks, but Mayor Andrews and his 
dogged determination never wavered. For a decade, with steadfast 
devotion, Bob attended nearly every meeting and hearing--including 
those in Salem and the occasional trip to Washington, D.C.--to advocate 
for resources and support. Although a handful of people pushed this 
project over the finish line, Mayor Andrews is first among equals.
  That same level of persistence and commitment also characterized 
Mayor Andrews' support for Special Olympics Oregon, which held its 
Summer State Games in Newberg for six years. He worked to make sure 
that the city rolled out the red carpet, and he was a champion for the 
athletes and their families. In addition, Mayor Andrews served on a 
number of nonprofit boards and helped orchestrate a faith-based 
emergency preparedness plan to help the city prepare for a Cascadia 
earthquake. For his achievements, the Oregon Mayors Association awarded 
him with the 2018 Mayors Leadership Award--the highest honor among his 
peers.
  Newberg is a better place because of the selfless service of Mayor 
Andrews. His commitment to the people of Newberg is unparalleled, and 
his goals as a public official always transcended himself--qualities 
all leaders should aspire to. In a time of deep cynicism and political 
division, Bob embodies the true meaning of `Civil servant.'
  I am honored to have worked alongside Mayor Bob Andrews and consider 
him both a fantastic mayor and a friend. I wish him the very best in 
his second retirement, and hope he enjoys some well-deserved time with 
his wife, children, and grandchildren.

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