[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 194 (Wednesday, December 14, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1293]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  HONORING THE SERVICE OF BEVERLY LANE

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                          HON. MARK DeSAULNIER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 14, 2022

  Mr. DeSAULNIER. Madam Speaker, I rise today with Congressman Jerry 
McNerney and Congressman Mike Thompson to recognize the service of 
Beverly Lane as she retires from the East Bay Regional Park District 
(EBRPD) Board of Directors.
  Beverly has been a strong advocate for Contra Costa residents and has 
worked tirelessly to help this community thrive. As former Mayor of 
Danville, she was committed to preserving open spaces and bolstering 
the town's transportation system. Additionally, she spearheaded efforts 
to protect local sites of cultural and historical significance and to 
educate others about the Bay Area's rich history through her work with 
a variety of organizations including the League of Women Voters 
(California), Central Contra Costa Transportation Authority, California 
League of Cities, the Oakland Museum of California History, the Contra 
Costa County Historical Society, and more. She is the author of four 
books on local history and led efforts to establish the Calaveras Ridge 
trail as well as an agricultural park in Danville. Beverly has received 
extensive recognition for her outstanding public service, receiving the 
Association of Bay Area Governments Growing Smarter Together Award for 
Distinguished Leadership, Save Mount Diablo's Mountain Star Award, Tri-
Valley Hero and Woman of the Year, and many more.
  Beverly joined the East Bay Regional Park District Board in 1994 
representing Ward 6. During her time with EBRPD, she has worked to 
extend the Iron Horse Trail, establish the Sycamore Valley Open Space 
Park, and promoted a range of other projects to support our regional 
parks. Recently, Beverly has played a key role in the creation of 
Thurgood Marshall Regional Park--Home of the Port Chicago 50. 
Throughout her tenure with EBRPD, Beverly has continually advocated for 
improved access to parks and trails and shown her commitment to 
safeguarding Contra Costa's environment and open spaces. Her dedication 
and service have helped to connect Contra Costa residents to nature 
within their own communities, encouraging a healthy lifestyle for all 
community members.
  Please join me, Congressman McNerney, and Congressman Thompson in 
congratulating Beverly on her well-deserved retirement after nearly 
four decades of service to Contra Costa County.

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