[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 199 (Tuesday, November 16, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1245]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING RIDGE GREENE

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 16, 2021

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor 
Ridge Greene, who demonstrated an unwavering commitment to the 
betterment of the Port Costa community in California's 5th 
Congressional District.
  Born in Burlingame, CA, Mr. Greene spent years cruising the South 
Pacific before moving to Port Costa in Contra Costa County in the 
1980s. Since his arrival, Port Costa has felt the impact of his 
tremendous compassion and dedication to community activism. As Senior 
Project Manager at RGM Karmer INC, Mr. Greene paved the way for large-
scale construction projects for Bay Area School Districts. Utilizing 
his expertise in construction, he became a crucial member of the Port 
Costa Recycles, an innovative grassroots community recycling program.
  Among a multitude of community involvements, Mr. Greene played a key 
role in the Port Costa Conservation Society as well as the restoration 
of the Port Costa School building. As a board member of the Port Costa 
Conservation Society, Mr. Greene helped save the historic, but 
physically neglected school building. He became the chairman of the 
board, and continually used his role as chairman to lead restoration 
efforts. Mr. Greene was vital in the planning and oversight of the 
construction work for the school building, and his knowledge of the 
State Historic Preservation Office's requirements proved invaluable in 
preserving the historic status of the Port Costa School.
  After 30 years, Mr. Greene retired on April 15, 2021 from the Board 
of Directors of the Port Costa Conservation Society. Nonetheless, Mr. 
Greene continues to serve his community. His relentless will and caring 
heart have led him to serve as a construction consultant to the board. 
Additionally, Mr. Greene is a lifetime member of E Clampus Vitus, where 
he is described as a ``Clamper,'' and a retired member of the fire 
commission in Crockett-Carquinez's fire district. In retirement, he 
looks forward to traveling more with his wife, Monica, and spending 
time with his two loving children, Clare and Aaron.
  Madam Speaker, it is no doubt that the historic 1911 Port Costa 
School will serve as a visual testimony to Mr. Greene's impact for 
generations to come. Therefore, it is fitting and proper that we honor 
him here today.

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