[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 207 (Tuesday, December 8, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1109]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         IN HONOR OF WAYNE LEE

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                           HON. JACKIE SPEIER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 8, 2020

  Ms. SPEIER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Wayne Lee as he 
leaves the city council of Millbrae after serving nine years. He also 
served as Mayor for two terms in 2013-2014 and 2018-2019. Wayne began 
public service in Millbrae by serving on the planning commission for 
six years.
  Millbrae is a town of 23,000 located across the freeway from San 
Francisco International Airport. Its steep hillsides hold lush trees 
and capture the morning fog as it spills in from the Pacific Ocean. The 
city boasts outstanding schools that attract families from throughout 
the region. People also move to Millbrae to partake in youth sports and 
numerous annual festivals. These new residents mix easily with longtime 
residents and both create a vibrant civic life.
  Wayne Lee began public service in Millbrae as an adult, but he was no 
stranger to helping the public. At the age of 13, he joined the civil 
air patrol, an auxiliary of the United States Air Force, and ultimately 
rose to the rank of Lt. Colonel. While living in the nearby community 
of Pacifica, he was appointed to the youth commission and worked hard 
to create the Pacifica Youth Center.
  After outstanding work as a student at City College in San Francisco, 
Wayne graduated with a bachelor's in chemical engineering from the 
University of California at Berkeley. He then began his career as an 
environmental engineer in both the public and private sectors. His goal 
was to assist companies in the avoidance of environmental pollution. He 
was very successful and retired after 28 years in the field.
  As a father to Nicholas, Wayne was very active in Millbrae schools. 
He is the founding President of the Millbrae Education Foundation and 
was President of the PTA and active on the school site council. He 
organized the Millbrae Dog Park committee that eventually led to the 
creation of a special place where dogs can bring their humans so that 
these humans can be relieved of pandemic-induced boredom. Numerous 
sightings of smiles peeking out from under masks confirm that humans 
have benefitted immensely from Wayne's work. He is also an active 
member of the Millbrae Lion's Club and helped to supervise the Leos, a 
youth affiliate.
  As a city councilmember, Wayne's priorities include the promotion of 
the city's business climate and youth-oriented programs. He is also 
deeply involved in promoting the city's public works projects, and 
housing is a significant priority for Wayne. He sincerely believes the 
city should do more to create housing for all income groups.
  Wayne's work influences our region via his positions on the Executive 
Boards of the Association of Bay Area Governments, Peninsula Clean 
Energy, and the Asian Pacific Islanders Caucus. He is also a mentor to 
future civic leaders.
  Millbrae will lose one of its biggest boosters when Wayne Lee leaves 
public life. He is deeply committed to ensuring that his city is 
diverse and a welcoming community for young and old alike. When the 
time comes to select a mascot for Millbrae, I'd nominate Wayne's smile. 
It signifies everything that is good about the city and announces that 
friendship is just a moment away for anyone who wishes to make this 
community on the Peninsula a better place for all. We all wish Wayne 
Lee a wonderful future in this remarkable city next to San Francisco 
Bay. It has been an honor to serve with him.

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