[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 184 (Wednesday, November 30, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1190-E1191]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING MAYOR CHRIS CANNING

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 30, 2022

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor 
Mayor Chris Canning of Calistoga, California on his retirement from 
public service.
  Mr. Canning is a native of Beacon Falls, Connecticut and a graduate 
of Stonehill College in Easton, Massachusetts. After receiving a 
Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice and Sociology, he joined Nestle 
Waters as a Sales Manager before being promoted to International 
Customer Development Director.
  In 2006, Mr. Canning moved from Paris to Calistoga when Nestle 
appointed him Director of Calistoga Mineral Water. Following nearly 
four years in this position, Mr. Canning left Nestle to begin a career 
in public service. In 2010, Mr. Canning became the Executive Director 
for the Calistoga Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center. Soon after, 
he was elected to the City Council and in 2012 was elected as Mayor. 
During his tenure, Mr. Canning led Calistoga through a recession, the 
COVID-19 pandemic, four wildfires and multiple evacuations. His decade 
as mayor is the longest since at least the 1960's.
  As Mayor, Mr. Canning brought countless infrastructure improvements 
to Calistoga including major repairs to the sewer system and sidewalks. 
He helped create a pedestrian bridge to Pioneer Park, invested in 
children's programs, developed local parks and enhanced social 
services. Because of his hard work and determination, county agency 
representatives are now located in Calistoga to better support children 
and seniors. Mr. Canning has also led efforts to increase affordable 
housing, acquire a fairgrounds and reduce the city's impact on the 
environment.
  Madam Speaker, we thank Mayor Canning for his selfless service and 
commitment to the people of Calistoga. His efforts have made Calistoga 
a more welcoming, supportive, green and beautiful city. Therefore, it 
is fitting and proper that we honor him here today.

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