[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 186 (Tuesday, November 27, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1557]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         JIM KENNEDY RETIRES FROM THE VICTORVILLE CITY COUNCIL

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                             HON. PAUL COOK

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 27, 2018

  Mr. COOK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the service and 
commitment of outgoing Victorville City Council Member Jim Kennedy who 
will leave the dais on Tuesday, December 4, 2018.
  Jim was first elected to Victorville City Council in 2010 and has 
served the city for eight years, including terms as Mayor and Mayor 
Pro-tem. In addition to his position as council member, Jim has served 
as a board member of the American Institute of Certified Public 
Accountants, the Inland Empire Chapter of the California Society of 
CPAs, the City Audit Committee, and as a delegate to Victor Valley 
Wastewater Reclamation Authority. During his time on the council, Jim 
has been a passionate advocate for Victorville and its residents. He 
supported key infrastructure projects including the Nisqualli/La Mesa 
interchange, which provided a key transit corridor to help alleviate 
traffic congestion. Jim also fought to keep Victorville residents safe, 
and consistently voted to add additional sheriff's deputies and 
firefighters to the city's budget.
  I thank Council Member Jim Kennedy for his leadership and dedication 
to public service on behalf of Victorville residents. Jim has been a 
true model of civility and decorum on the Victorville City Council, and 
he will be sorely missed

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