[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 10 (Tuesday, January 19, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E47]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING COUNCILMEMBER JOHN DELL'OSSO

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 19, 2021

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor 
Cotati City Councilmember John Dell'Osso for his three terms of 
distinguished service. Our community is deeply grateful for his 
leadership and advocacy and congratulates him on a well-deserved 
retirement.
  A resident of Cotati since 1986, Councilmember Dell'Osso has 
established himself as a pillar of our community. A National Park 
Ranger by profession, he worked at Point Reyes National Seashore for 
more than 35 years, serving as Chief of Interpretation and Resource 
Education and later as Public Information Officer until his retirement 
in 2019. In recognition of his exemplary efforts in this capacity, he 
was awarded the U.S. Department of the Interior's National Partners in 
Conservation Award in 2009 and the National Achieving Relevance Award 
in 2016.
  Throughout his tenure in city government, Councilmember Dell'Osso has 
shown himself to be a leader among leaders. In addition to serving 
three terms as Cotati's Mayor, he sat as Chair of the Sonoma County 
Mayors and Councilmembers Association in 2014, offering sage advice and 
wisdom to public leaders from across our community. A steadfast 
supporter of parks and open spaces, and an avid bird watcher, 
Councilmember Dell'Osso distinguished himself as an ally to 
conservationists in the city and beyond. As a strong advocate for 
public service, he has no doubt inspired many others to follow in his 
footsteps and fight for environmental stewardship, safer neighborhoods, 
and a stronger economy.
  Aside from his professional and political life, he has also devoted 
himself to philanthropic causes. Councilmember Dell'Osso has given his 
time to numerous social benefit organizations, including stints as a 
board member of both the Rancho Cotate High School Graduation Project 
and Friends of the San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge. These 
pursuits further evidence his selfless dedication to our community.
  Madam Speaker, the City of Cotati is indebted to Councilmember John 
Dell'Osso for his years of diligent public service. It is therefore 
fitting and proper that we honor him here today.

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