[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 6 (Friday, January 6, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                    HONORING THE SERVICE OF TOM BUTT

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                          HON. MARK DeSAULNIER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, January 6, 2023

  Mr. DeSAULNIER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the service of 
Tom Butt as he retires from his position as Mayor of Richmond.
  Throughout his life, Tom has demonstrated his passion and commitment 
to his community. Tom has proudly served the City of Richmond for 27 
years as a City Councilmember and as Mayor since 2014. Tom is also 
active with a variety of organizations including the League of 
California Cities Environmental Quality Policy Committee, Local Agency 
Formation Commission, San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development 
Commission, West Contra Costa Transportation Advisory Committee, Contra 
Costa Transportation Authority, and Marin Clean Energy (MCE).
  During his time on the City Council, Tom has played a critical role 
in many projects which have helped to improve the City and have 
supported countless Richmond residents. Tom spearheaded efforts to 
establish a $35 million Promise Program aimed at promoting a college-
going culture among Richmond youth, the largest of such programs in 
California. Further, he helped to save Richmond residents millions of 
dollars on electricity costs and worked to lower greenhouse gas 
emissions tluough his work with MCE. Tom also championed the adoption 
of a Historic Preservation Ordinance, which established the Historic 
Preservation Commission focused on saving and rehabilitating Richmond's 
most iconic historic buildings. Tom has also worked tirelessly to 
improve transportation within Richmond and the greater Bay Area, 
overseeing the completion of the ferry terminal and operation of the 
Richmond--San Francisco ferry service.
  In addition to his mayoral duties, Tom is the principal-in-charge of 
the Interactive Resources architectural firm. He is also the founder of 
two non-profit organizations, East Brother Light Station, Inc. which 
restored and continues to operate the East Brother Light Station, and 
Rosie the Riveter Trust who is a non-profit partner with the Rosie the 
Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park. Our office was proud 
to work alongside Mayor Butt to get a bill to add the Nystrom 
Elementary School to the Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National 
Historical Park this past year.
  Tom's advocacy and leadership have made a positive impact in Richmond 
and the East Bay. Please join me in congratulating Tom Butt on his 
retirement after 27 years of public service.

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