[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 145 (Friday, September 9, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E903]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING WAYNE T. WIRICK, JR.

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 9, 2022

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor 
Wayne T. Wirick, Jr. for 40 years of outstanding service to the City of 
Sonoma. Mr. Wirick has demonstrated his commitment to the local 
community through various roles in service to the City of Sonoma, and 
volunteer work with emergency response departments.
  In the last 40 years, Mr. Wirick has fulfilled several roles in the 
City of Sonoma. He has served as Building Inspector, Building Official, 
Project Manager, and Interim Public Works Director. In these roles, he 
was involved in ensuring that buildings were updated and secured to the 
correct standard, especially as the area experienced earthquakes. Mr. 
Wirick was also the Planning Section Chief when the city experienced 
several disasters, including the Nuns fires. Currently, he is Sonoma's 
Acting City Manager and on-site Information Technology specialist
  Volunteer service is an important part of Mr. Wirick's life, as he 
volunteered with the City of Sonoma Fire Department for 17 years. 
Volunteer firefighters are a valuable addition to fire departments 
everywhere, and by participating, Mr. Wirick put himself in danger in 
order to protect the people in his community.
  Mr. Wirick has also been recognized for his involvement with the 
Sonoma Valley Boys and Girls Club. He has been recognized by the Sonoma 
League for Historic Preservation in 1988 for his involvement in 
preserving Sonoma City Hall and in 1993 for the City of Sonoma Seismic 
Upgrade Ordinance.
  Mr. Wirick is a family man at heart. He and his wife Carol have three 
children, Matt, Danny, Emily, and two grandchildren, Luke and Reagan. 
His community views him as a mentor and a leader, with a sense of 
humor. He holds himself and others in his community to a high standard, 
while also maintaining patience and kindness.
  Madam Speaker, it is evident that Mr. Wirick has worked endlessly to 
serve his community. Therefore, it is fitting and proper that we honor 
him here today.

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