[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 166 (Friday, October 21, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1070]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     RECOGNIZING MR. ART CHIANELLO

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                         HON. DAVID G. VALADAO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 21, 2022

  Mr. VALADAO. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. Art 
Chianello for his 20 years of service to the City of Bakersfield and 
congratulate him on his retirement.
  Mr. Chianello started his career in the city of Bakersfield working 
as an Engineer in the Design Division of the Public Works Department. 
He quickly rose the ranks to become the Manager of the Bakersfield 
Water Resources Department. In this position, Mr. Chianello oversaw the 
River and Agricultural Water and Domestic Water divisions. His duties 
included administrating the regulation, distribution, water banking, 
and recordkeeping operations on the Kern River, as well as monitoring 
the city's domestic water system. Mr. Chianello's work ensured that 
over 143,000 residents and local businesses in Bakersfield had access 
to clean drinking water.
  One of Mr. Chianello's proudest professional accomplishments occurred 
during his work as a wastewater manager in the Bakersfield Public Works 
Department. There, he played an instrumental role in the predesign, 
design, and construction of a project that aimed to double the 
treatment plant capacity of the city's wastewater plant. Mr. 
Chianello's dedication and hard work allowed the department to complete 
the project on-time and on-budget. This passion to serve his community 
honorably only grew throughout his career.
  For 20 years, Mr. Art Chianello has been an exemplary public servant. 
His leadership, ability to work collaboratively, and desire to help 
others have been essential to securing successful outcomes for the 
Bakersfield Water Resources Department and for all the residents of the 
City of Bakersfield.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues in the House of Representatives to 
join me in recognizing the career of Mr. Art Chianello and wishing him 
the best in retirement.

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