[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 207 (Tuesday, December 8, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1109-E1110]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING MAYOR JOSEPH T. CALLINAN

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 8, 2020

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
the accomplishments of Mayor Joseph T. Callinan of

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Rohnert Park in celebration of his twelve years serving on the Rohnert 
Park City Council.
  Joseph Callinan was born in Rohnert Park, Sonoma County, California 
and is a lifelong resident of the city. In 2008, he was elected to city 
council and has served three terms. Callinan first became mayor in 
2013, and served as vice mayor in 2019, before his current appointment. 
Apart from serving his community as a member of the city council and as 
mayor, Mr. Callinan also owns a successful construction company that 
operates throughout Sonoma, Napa and Marin counties.
  As mayor, Callinan supported investments to update city 
infrastructure. This included repaving the roads and a testament to 
Callinan's commitment to public safety, the construction of a new fire 
station. He helped foster a greater sense of community by voting to 
approve a new downtown for Rohnert Park, to create a vibrant public 
gathering place, and two new parks, Maurice Fredericks Park and Five 
Creek Park.
  Most notably, Mayor Callinan addressed the increased demand for more 
affordable housing during his years in public service. Multiple housing 
projects have begun construction during his time in office, with many 
of them aimed at low-income families and seniors. The most recent of 
these are the WillowGlen Neighborhood and The Redwoods at University 
District. In addition, Callinan advocated for the continuation of 
homebuilding in Rohnert Park during the COVID-19 pandemic to help 
alleviate the ongoing housing crisis as many projects were halted mid-
build.
  Madam Speaker, Joseph T. Callinan has lived in Rohnert Park for 60 
years. His love and dedication for his community is evident by his 
tenure on the city council and as mayor. It is therefore fitting and 
proper that we honor him here today.

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