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




HONORING SANDY MARTIN, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF SHOREVIEW, MINNESOTA ON THE 
                       OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT

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                          HON. BETTY McCOLLUM

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 30, 2022

  Ms. McCOLLUM. Madam Speaker, I rise to honor Sandy Martin, as she 
prepares to retire on December 31st after 26 years of dedicated service 
as mayor of the City of Shoreview, Minnesota. Over the past two and a 
half decades, Mayor Martin has committed herself to being a loyal 
public servant and a strong advocate for all the residents of her city. 
Although her time serving the City of Shoreview in official capacity is 
coming to an end, she leaves a lasting impact, and I thank her for her 
many contributions to state and our region.
  A graduate of the University of Minnesota with a Bachelor of Arts in 
Humanities, Mayor Martin's aptitude for leadership was apparent even 
before her time as an elected official. From 1975 to 1988, she was a 
member of the Shoreview planning commission where she also served as 
chair for three years. Then, in 1989, she was elected to the Shoreview 
city council and served in this capacity until 1993, helping to oversee 
many important city projects including the construction of the 
Shoreview Community Center in 1990. Martin was first elected as Mayor 
in 1996 and is now serving in her 13th consecutive term. Her background 
in local government prepared her well to lead the City of Shoreview and 
is a testament to her commitment to improving the quality of life for 
residents.
  As Mayor, Martin has played an important role supporting residents. 
She led Shoreview through the hardships of the COVID-19 pandemic and 
worked tirelessly to improve city services and support small 
businesses. Additionally, she has led the community through numerous 
projects that will impact future generations for decades to come. She 
has been engaged with residents and needs of the community by 
advocating for affordable housing, overseeing three expansions of the 
community center, reconstructing city streets and updating parks across 
the city. Throughout her time working in local government, she has 
attended more than 1,300 council and planning commission meetings--
which is truly impressive. Her unyielding dedication to public service 
is a major reason that Shoreview is a wonderful place to live and raise 
a family.
  Mayor Martin is also a leader in the community beyond her elected 
position, earning the respect of her peers around the East Metro 
region. She has served on various boards such as the Shoreview 
Community Foundation, the Municipal Legislative Commission, Northeast 
Youth and Family Services, the St. Paul Urban Tennis Program, the 
Regional Council of Mayors, and the Ramsey County League of Local 
Governments. Her work in the community has been recognized through 
various well-deserved honors throughout the years that celebrate her 
outstanding public service.
  Over the past 26 years, Mayor Martin has exhibited outstanding 
initiative and vision on behalf of her community; it has been a great 
pleasure to work with her. She has been a steadfast leader for the City 
of Shoreview, and her guidance will be missed. Madam Speaker, please 
join me in honoring the impactful career of Mayor Sandy Martin.

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