[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 196 (Monday, December 9, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1559]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      HONORING TURLOCK IRRIGATION DISTRICT MANAGER CASEY HASHIMOTO

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                             HON. JIM COSTA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, December 9, 2019

  Mr. COSTA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor outgoing Turlock 
Irrigation District (TID) Manager Casey Hashimoto. In his three decades 
with the district, Mr. Hashimoto has been a consummate professional 
whose dedication and determination has positively benefited the people 
and businesses served by TID.
  Since beginning his tenure as General Manager in 2010, Mr. Hashimoto 
has been instrumental in keeping electricity rates some of the lowest 
in California while also improving the reliability of TID's water and 
electrical systems. During his time with as General Manager, Mr. 
Hashimoto has overseen efforts such as design and construction the 
Hughson-Grayson high voltage transmission line and TID's new state-of-
the-art Power Control Center, both of which have helped TID improve 
their energy efficiency and adapt to the demands of the changing 
Western energy markets.
  Most notably, Mr. Hashimoto has worked tirelessly on the Don Pedro 
Hydroelectric Project, having led efforts on the complex and 
complicated relicensing of the 203-megawatt Don Pedro dam, reservoir, 
and powerhouse. Mr. Hashimoto and his team oversaw a multi-million-
dollar extension and upgrade to the Don Pedro Project while continuing 
to work with numerous stakeholders, federal agencies, tribes, 
scientists, and recreational outfitters to ensure this project remained 
a vital resource of the San Joaquin Valley for generations to come.
  In addition to his work for TID, Mr. Hashimoto has been active in 
many influential utility industry organizations, including the 
California Municipal Utilities Association, the Norwest Power Pool, the 
Association of California Water Agencies, and the American Public Power 
Association. It is evident that his accomplishments and industry 
expertise will continue to make positive impacts in our Valley and the 
water and power industry long after Mr. Hashimoto's retirements.
  Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join me in honoring a man 
whose professionalism and determination has benefited many of the water 
and power users of California's San Joaquin Valley. It is both fitting 
and appropriate that we honor Casey Hashimoto as he retires from his 
role as General Manager of Turlock Irrigation District. I wish Casey 
and his family the best as he embarks on this new phase of life.

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