[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 192 (Tuesday, December 3, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1522-E1523]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING THE SERVICE OF FLORENCE WEISS

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                          HON. MARK DeSAULNIER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 3, 2019

  Mr. DeSAULNIER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Florence 
Weiss for her honorable service to the City of Concord, California as 
she begins retirement.

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  Florence Weiss has been a resident of Concord since 1982. She was 
first hired by the City of Concord as Downtown Coordinator on June 24, 
2002 and eventually became the Downtown Program Manager. Throughout 
Florence's 17-year career with the City, she has promoted and fostered 
an increased sense of community in the downtown area, including Todos 
Santos Plaza.
  Florence focused much of her leadership on expanding community 
events. She has overseen countless events including the popular Music 
and Market series, which has grown in attendance from an average of 500 
attendees to an average of 4,500 attendees. In an effort to keep the 
music series running in downtown Concord, Florence established the Save 
our Series program to help fund the event and she has consistently 
exceeded fundraising goals. She has also overseen the creation of new 
events such as viewing parties for the Golden State Warriors 
championship games and Concordstock, an event held in 2008 that 
celebrated 20 years of concerts in Todos Santos Plaza.
  In conjunction with Florence's commitment to increasing attendance at 
downtown and community events, she has advocated for a healthier and 
cleaner Concord, most notably by helping to successfully implement a 
smoking ban in the Downtown District. Even in times of tight budgets, 
Florence has used her creative problem solving and fostered community 
engagement and enthusiasm.
  Florence Weiss has a been a champion for the City of Concord and its 
residents. We wish her great luck and joy in retirement.

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