[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 174 (Thursday, November 10, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1120]
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TRIBUTE TO LARRY HASSETT ON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS 
            OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT

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                           HON. ANNA G. ESHOO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 10, 2022

  Ms. ESHOO. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Larry Hassett as he 
retires from his position as a Director of the Board of the 
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (Midpen). Larry represents 
Ward Six which is comprised of the communities of Atherton, La Honda, 
Ladera, Loma Mar, Menlo Park, North Fair Oaks, Pescadero, Portola 
Valley, Redwood City, West Menlo Park and Woodside.
  Larry Hassett was first appointed to the Midpen Board in 2000. Since 
that time he has served with great distinction furthering Midpen's goal 
of helping people, plants and animals thrive by preserving a connected 
greenbelt of more than 65,000 acres in the greater Santa Cruz Mountains 
region.
  Larry was born in Minnesota, grew up in San Carlos, California, and 
has lived in the South Skyline Area since 1977. He is a 1973 graduate 
of San Jose State University where he earned a B.A. degree in 
Environmental Studies.
  Known and beloved in our community, Larry Hassett is the former owner 
of several hardware stores. Upon his retirement in 2012, he transferred 
ownership to his two sons.
  Larry has given generously of his time and considerable talents to 
his community, serving as a Director of Achieve, the Palo Alto 
Recreation Foundation, the Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce, the Museum of 
American Heritage, Leadership Mid-Peninsula, the Peninsula Conservation 
Center, Rotary and Kiwanis.
  Madam Speaker, I ask the entire House of Representatives to join me 
in thanking Larry Hassett for his extraordinary service as a Member of 
the Board of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District. He is truly 
a national treasure and a cherished constituent.

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