[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 86 (Thursday, May 19, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E538]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING RANDELL ``RANDY'' IWASAKI FOR HIS DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVICE

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                          HON. JERRY McNERNEY

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 19, 2022

  Mr. McNERNEY. Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join in 
celebrating the service and achievements of Randell ``Randy'' Iwasaki, 
who is retiring from his position as Executive Director of the Contra 
Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA).
  Randy joined CCTA as Executive Director in 2010 after a 26-year 
career with the California Department of Transportation, where he 
served as Director after holding various engineering and management 
positions. Under Randy's guidance, CCTA completed high-profile, long-
term projects such as the fourth bore of the Caldecott Tunnel and 
widening State Route 4 in eastern Contra Costa County. He and his team 
also worked on pioneering projects, such as creating the largest secure 
and connected autonomous vehicle proving ground in the nation. They 
also championed legislation and secured funding to pilot the first 
system of low-speed multi-passenger shared autonomous vehicles without 
steering wheels, brake pedals, accelerators, or operators on public 
roads in the United States.
  Under Randy's leadership, CCTA's work has been as diverse as Contra 
Costa County itself. In addition to the work in autonomous vehicles, 
CCTA has expanded bicycle transportation and facilities, increased 
ferry service, created an electric vehicle readiness blueprint for the 
County, bolstered recreational opportunities in conjunction with other 
regional agencies, and even constructed maps to make it safer for 
children to get to school.
  Randy has been a good steward of public resources, and his efforts 
have not gone unrecognized. His agency received the Certificate of 
Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers 
Association for eight consecutive years, as well as the Silver Medal 
for Good Government from the Contra Costa Taxpayers Association.
  Randy's commitment to providing the public with the highest level of 
service is an example to all. I ask that my colleagues join me in 
honoring Randell ``Randy'' Iwasaki's exceptional service to the people 
of California and in wishing him a happy, well-deserved retirement.

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