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




                    HONORING COUNCILMAN PETER MURRAY

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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 honor 
Councilman Peter Murray, and to celebrate his 31 years of public 
service to the City of Pinole.
  Councilman Murray's dedication to his community is lifelong and 
enduring. His service to the City of Pinole began in 1989 when he 
joined the Pinole Planning Commission. In 1992, he was elected to the 
Pinole City Council, and went on to serve for seven terms, including as 
Mayor of Pinole for seven separate years
  During his 28 years on the City Council, Councilman Murray has earned 
the respect and appreciation of the public, and has consistently 
focused on bettering his community. His economic leadership was 
instrumental in bringing new businesses to the area, such as by 
revitalizing the Pinole Valley Shopping Center. Councilman Murray has 
also worked hard to improve public safety through growing Pinole's 
Neighborhood Watch program and pursuing community-oriented policing 
practices. He played an important role in upgrading the Pinole-Hercules 
Water Pollution Control Plant, which will continue to protect our 
natural resources for decades to come.
  Councilman Murray's leadership in his community goes beyond his 
duties as a City Councilman. Since 1997, he has coached local Little 
League and Youth Soccer teams and inspired countless young people with 
his integrity and dedication. He has also coordinated the Annual Pinole 
Coastal Cleanup for many years, protecting our coastlines from 
pollution.
  Madam Speaker, Councilman Peter Murray is an outstanding public 
servant who has dedicated his life to serving his community. It is 
therefore fitting and proper that we honor him here today.

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