[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 198 (Tuesday, December 20, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1321]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          HONORING JUDY ARNOLD

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                           HON. JARED HUFFMAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 20, 2022

  Mr. HUFFMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Judy 
Arnold upon her retirement from the Marin County Board of Supervisors 
as District Five's intrepid Supervisor for sixteen years and to 
congratulate her on a productive career of extraordinary public 
service.
  Judy was raised in Kansas City, Kansas. She attended Goucher College 
in Baltimore, Maryland for 2 years and then graduated from the 
University of Kansas with a degree in International Relations. 
Following college, Judy launched her career in civic and nonprofit work 
with 3 years in the Peace Corps. She later assumed the position of 
Communication and Fund Development for Goodwill Industries of the 
Redwood Empire and has since served a plethora of government offices, 
including as Marin County's First Supervisorial Aide to Gary Giacomini, 
District Coordinator for President pro tempore John Burton, and 
District Chief of Staff for California State Senator Carole Migden. In 
2003, she was elected to the Novato City Council and served for 2 years 
until she was elected to the Marin County Board of Supervisors, a 
position she has held for 4 terms.
  As Supervisor, Judy made an enduring and positive impact on the 
quality of life for Marin County's residents. From housing and 
transportation infrastructure to education and the environment, she 
delivered for District Five and the extended community. Known as a 
strong voice for businesses and jobs, one of Judy's numerous 
accomplishments is the establishment of the Marin Economic Forum, a 
county-wide public-private partnership focusing on building an 
equitable and sustainable local economy. Unafraid to break from the 
majority, Judy has time and again proven that she is willing to listen 
to conflicting arguments and change her mind to best reflect the views 
of her constituents.
  As a board member of the Golden Gate Bridge District, the 
Transportation Authority of Marin, Marin Transit, and Sonoma-Marin Area 
Rail Transit (SMART), Judy spearheaded successful initiatives to 
improve county infrastructure and decrease traffic congestion. She is 
recognized for her leadership in launching the SMART passenger service, 
which has increased ridership steadily over the years.
  Building on her work as Vice President of the League of Women Voters, 
Judy remains a staunch advocate for equitable housing and education. A 
legacy for which she is deservedly proud includes adding Education as 
one of the Board of Supervisors' key priorities. Furthermore, her 
management of local projects, including preserving the 64-acre Vince 
Mulroy Memorial Woodland and Wildlife Preserve as County Open Space, 
building the Stafford Lake Bike Park, and opening the South Novato 
Library Branch, has made Novato a healthier and more enjoyable place to 
live for children and families.
  Madam Speaker, Judy Arnold is a force of energy and conviction. Her 
Twitter handle @JudyGetsItDone says it all. She leaves an indelible 
legacy as she retires, and I respectfully ask that you join me in 
expressing immense gratitude to Judy Arnold for her outspoken advocacy, 
unwavering commitment, and innumerable contributions to improving the 
quality of life for the Marin County community and extending to her 
best wishes on her next endeavors.

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