[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 138 (Tuesday, August 23, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E867]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING THE SERVICE OF JACK BROADBENT

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                          HON. MARK DeSAULNIER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, August 23, 2022

  Mr. DeSAULNIER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
contributions of Jack Broadbent to our Nation, our environment, and our 
community upon his retirement from the Bay Area Air Quality Management 
District.
  Over the years, Jack accrued extensive experience in environmental 
policy and administration. He earned his master's degree in 
environmental administration from UC Riverside. Jack previously served 
as Deputy Executive Officer of the South Coast Air Quality Management 
District where he directed multiple landmark programs to help improve 
air quality in the Los Angeles area. Jack later went on to serve as Air 
Division Director at the United States Environmental Protection Agency 
(EPA), Region IX. He also had prior experience working in the private 
sector as an environmental programs manager for Hughes Aircraft Company 
which is the largest private employer in the state.
  Starting in 2004, Jack served as the Executive Officer/Air Pollution 
Control Officer for the Bay Area Air Quality Management District. Under 
Jack's leadership, the Air District developed innovative strategies to 
improve air quality and to foster a healthier environment in the Bay 
Area. Under Jack's direction, the Air District was responsible for 
managing indoor air quality and radiation programs for the Pacific 
Southwest as well as ensuring proper implementation of the Clean Air 
Act. The Bay Area Air Quality Management District is one of the most 
esteemed air quality management agencies in the Nation thanks in part 
to Jack's dedication and hard work.
  We thank Jack for his diligence and passion for protecting our 
environment. Please join me in congratulating Jack on his retirement 
and honoring him for his more than 18 years of service as head of the 
Air District.

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