[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 25 (Thursday, February 6, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E139-E140]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              HONORING GREATER VALLEJO RECREATION DISTRICT

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, February 6, 2020

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor 
Greater Vallejo Recreation District (GVRD) on the 75th anniversary of 
its founding.
  Greater Vallejo Recreation District was established in June of 1944 
and has provided exceptional services to better the quality of life in 
our community ever since. This independent special service district 
offers recreational activities and leisure services to the people of 
Vallejo. GVRD is strongly committed to creating and managing age 
inclusive programs and facilities for the benefit and enjoyment of over 
120,000 residents.
  Greater Vallejo Recreation District manages mostly city-owned 
recreational properties and an additional 1000 acres of public land. 
These city properties include neighborhood parks, special purpose 
parks, an Olympic-size swimming pool and community centers. GVRD is 
responsible for organizing and overseeing services provided by Parks & 
Recreation. GVRD holds a variety of youth and family-friendly programs, 
such as Family Campouts, Breakfast with Santa, Concerts in the Park and 
Family Movie Nights. The GVRD staff works tirelessly to uphold the 
organization's mission to improve the livelihood of our community, and 
their outstanding service is evidenced by the gratitude of our 
community.
  GVRD also offers educational programs to adults and youths. Students 
can attend an array of afterschool programs, including martial art 
classes, painting lessons, Spanish classes, online drivers education 
courses and many more. Furthermore, GVRD advocates passionately for a 
healthy lifestyle. The District organizes basketball and baseball 
trainings for children and teens along with cardio and weight lifting 
classes for adults. GVRD has maintained a tradition of creativity 
paired with excellent services that demonstrate ideals defined by the 
programs it provides.
  Madam Speaker, the Greater Vallejo Recreation District has been 
instrumental in fulfilling the educational and amusement needs of our 
community. It is therefore fitting and proper that we honor the Greater 
Vallejo Recreation District on the 75th anniversary of its founding.

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