[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 194 (Thursday, December 5, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1542]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING THE SERVICE OF WHITNEY DOTSON

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                          HON. MARK DeSAULNIER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 5, 2019

  Mr. DeSAULNIER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the service 
of long-time community advocate, Whitney Dotson.
  Whitney Dotson's commitment to the good of his community is 
demonstrated by his career with the East Bay Regional Park District. 
Beginning as an appointed member of the Park District Advisory 
Committee, he later was elected to the Board of Directors where he 
worked on his passion for parks and health.
  During his many years on the Board of Directors, Whitney has 
supported several significant projects, including the Atlas Road Bridge 
at Point Pinole, restoration of Albany Beach, and preservation of the 
North Richmond Shoreline. He also supported the completion of two Bay 
Trails, one between Pinole Shores and Bayfront Park and the other 
between Berkeley and Albany. Director Dotson fought to prevent 
commercial and residential development of the Breuner Marsh at Point 
Pinole, which was renamed the Dotson Family Marsh. Through this 
project, Director Dotson was able to continue the work of his father, 
Reverend Richard Dotson, to keep the marsh a natural place for everyone 
in the community to enjoy. Director Dotson has been described by his 
colleagues as tirelessly pursuing environmental protections in his 
community.
  Director Dotson's service extends beyond his work with the East Bay 
Regional Park District. He is the president of the North Richmond 
Shoreline Open Space Alliance, Associate Director of the Neighborhood 
House of North Richmond, and Vice Chair of the Community Advisory 
Group. Throughout his tenure with the East Bay Regional Park District 
and through his philanthropic work, Director Dotson has fought to 
preserve open space and ensure a clean and healthy environment for 
generations to come.
  Director Dotson departs the East Bay Regional Park District with a 
legacy of championing the environmental well-being of his community. We 
wish him great luck and joy in retirement.

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