[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 207 (Tuesday, December 8, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1116-E1117]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        IN HONOR OF LAURA DAVIS

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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 Laura Davis upon 
her retirement from the San Bruno City Council after three years of 
service. Serving on the council of a small city is never easy, but 
doing so during a global pandemic not seen in a century is almost 
unimaginable. Yet, Laura and her colleagues used and created tools and 
mechanisms that made San Bruno residents as safe and supported as 
possible. Laura's hard work and dedication are a testament to her 
commitment to her community.
  While on the council, Laura served on the Utilities Committee, the 
Traffic Safety & Parking Commission, the Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory 
Committee, the Airport Land Use Committee, the Bay Area Water Supply & 
Conservation Agency and the Peninsula Traffic Congestion Relief 
Alliance. These complex issues require a lot of knowledge, research and 
consideration and Laura always took the time to do her homework. In her 
day job, Laura is the Customer Relations Manager at California Water 
Service company where she has worked for 20 years. She brought 
extensive expertise on water issues to the council.
  Laura also served on the Recreation and Aquatics Center Advisory 
Committee which is tasked with supporting the construction of a new 
Recreation and Aquatics Center in San Bruno City Park. This project 
will be a tangible symbol of the community spirit of San Bruno 
residents. After the fatal and devastating explosion of a Pacific Gas & 
Electric Company gas pipeline in 2010, the community voted on how to 
best spend a restitution settlement with PG&E of $70 million. It was 
agreed that all residents of San Bruno should benefit from the 
settlement and a new pool was voted the highest priority. It is that 
spirit of resilience and solidarity that defines San Bruno's character.
  Laura also isn't a newcomer to public service. Prior to the council, 
she served on the San Bruno Crime Prevention Committee and on the Parks 
& Recreation Commission. She served on the committee that planned the 
spectacular Centennial celebration of San Bruno in 2014, three years 
before being elected to the council. An avid outdoors and sports 
enthusiast, she has coached numerous softball, basketball and soccer 
teams in San Bruno. She founded ``Friends Helping Friends'' through St. 
Robert's Parish and raised $100,000 to help those in need of medical 
treatment with their expenses. After Laura survived her own battle with 
cancer, she served as a committee member of a Relay for Life fundraiser 
and she organized a community

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Superhero Day for two boys fighting cancer. It is obvious from these 
activities that Laura Davis deeply cares about others and has a 
profound desire to improve their lives. St. Robert's Church named her 
Woman of the Year.
  Laura was born in San Francisco but raised in San Bruno. She worked 
in the family business, Roma Delicatessen, which she credits with 
teaching her the importance of hard work, community and giving back. 
Laura graduated from Capuchino High School and then attended the 
College of San Mateo and San Francisco State University. Before working 
for Cal Water, she was the General Manager for Palace Press 
International for 10 years. Laura has been married to her husband Jim 
Davis for 29 years. They have two children, Ryan and Sarah.
  Madam Speaker please join me in honoring Laura Davis for her service 
to San Bruno residents. We are very fortunate to have such a talented 
and caring woman as a community leader who will undoubtedly stay active 
and engaged.

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