[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 191 (Thursday, December 8, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1244]
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                     HONORING MAYOR GEOFF ELLSWORTH

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 8, 2022

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor 
Mayor Geoff Ellsworth in honor of his outstanding service to the people 
of St. Helena, California.
  Mr. Ellsworth was born in Vallejo, California and grew up in St. 
Helena. After graduating from Justin-Siena High School in Napa, he 
attended the University of Oregon, and worked with his parents Bob and 
Pheobe Ellsworth at their winery supply company, Compleat Winemaker. 
Mr. Ellsworth was elected to the St. Helena City Council in 2016 and 
became Mayor in 2018.
  During his tenure as Mayor, Mr. Ellsworth has led St. Helena through 
unprecedented challenges including devastating wildfires and the COVID-
19 emergency. In response, Mr. Ellsworth worked with PG&E to build new 
transmission lines, supported a restructuring of the city's fire 
department and enhanced social services during the pandemic. With his 
help, the city also established internal financial controls, advanced a 
comprehensive housing strategy and the city also passed the General 
Plan after more than a decade of delays. Mr. Ellsworth worked with the 
City Council to ensure they continued awarding $200,000 annually to 
non-profits that supported the city's most vulnerable residents.
  Mr. Ellsworth has represented St. Helena as a member of the Napa 
County League of Governments, the Napa Valley Transportation Authority, 
and the Napa County Watershed Information Center and Conservancy. 
Additionally, he has served on numerous boards and committees including 
the League of California Cities, the Napa County City Selection 
Committee, and the Napa County Flood Control and Water Conservation 
District.
  Outside of his work as a civil servant, Mr. Ellsworth is a renowned 
artist and musician of over 30 years, having traveled across the United 
States. He loves being around animals, is an avid reader, and is a 
frequent volunteer with local organizations.
  Madam Speaker, I thank Mr. Ellsworth for his commitment to the people 
of St. Helena. His efforts have made our community a safer, greener, 
and more enjoyable place to live. Therefore, it is fitting and proper 
that we honor him here today.

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