[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 202 (Friday, December 21, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1729-E1730]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING MAYOR CHRIS COURSEY

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, December 21, 2018

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Chris 
Coursey for his four

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years of service on the Santa Rosa City Council as Council Member and 
Mayor.
  The son of a military officer, Mr. Coursey grew up in many states 
across the United States. After he graduated from the University of 
Northern Colorado, Mr. Coursey moved to Santa Rosa, California. Prior 
to his service on the Santa Rosa City Council, Mr. Coursey had been a 
writer at the Santa Rosa Press Democrat for many years and was a 
spokesman for the SMART commuter rail system.
  Mr. Coursey was elected to the Santa Rosa City Council in 2014 and 
served as Vice Mayor in 2015. He has served as Mayor since 2016. During 
his tenure as Mayor, Mr. Coursey oversaw the annexation of Roseland and 
the reunification of Old Courthouse Square. Mr. Coursey led our 
community in the immediate aftermath of the October 2017 wildfires that 
devastated Santa Rosa. He dedicated many long days to the rebuilding 
process. He also saw the city begin to address the needs of the 
homeless and housing crises.
  Additionally, Mr. Coursey has held many committee positions during 
his term on the Santa Rosa City Council. He has served on Ad Hoc Rent 
Subcommittee, the Economic Development Subcommittee, the Violence 
Prevention Partnership Policy Subcommittee, the Long Term Financial 
Policy Subcommittee and the Courthouse Square Advisory Committee.
  Mr. Speaker, Chris Coursey is an admirable leader who is dedicated to 
serving our community. It is therefore fitting and proper that we honor 
him here today.

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