[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 9 (Wednesday, January 11, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E20-E21]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       HONORING JAY PENDERGRAPH ON HIS 19 YEARS OF PUBLIC SERVICE

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                          HON. JOHN GARAMENDI

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 11, 2023

  Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Jay 
Pendergraph upon his retirement from the Wheatland City Council. 
Throughout Mr. Pendergraph's tenure on City Council, he fervently 
advocated for his fellow

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community members and led efforts to revolutionize Wheatland's 
infrastructure through investments in critical projects.
  Mr. Pendergraph has served on the Wheatland City Council since 2003, 
faithfully advancing the interests of Wheatland residents and helping 
usher his community into a new era of prosperity. As a prominent member 
of the Economic Development Sub-Committee, Mr. Pendergraph played an 
indispensable role in ensuring Wheatland's economic stability. 
Moreover, his leadership on the Pool and Sewer Ad-Hoc Committees played 
a critical role in improving the resources and services available to 
his community. His efforts not only modernized Wheatland's 
infrastructure, making it safer and more efficient, but also improved 
Wheatland residents' quality of life.
  As the Vice-Chairman of the Feather River Air Quality Management 
District, Mr. Pendergraph also collaborated with local leaders across 
Yuba and Sutter Counties to promote and improve their communities' air 
quality. Mr. Pendergraph's advocacy on this issue was essential in 
reducing emissions and safeguarding the people of Wheatland from the 
health impacts of air pollution.
  Mr. Pendergraph's dedication to public service extends beyond his 
role on City Council. Following over 2 decades of brave service in the 
U.S. Air Force, Mr. Pendergraph continued to proudly support his fellow 
veterans and current servicemembers through his 10 years of work with 
the Department of Defense at Beale Air Force Base. In addition, Mr. 
Pendergraph diligently serves his community outside his professional 
career as a proud member of the Wheatland Lions Club.
  While his presence on the Wheatland City Council will surely be 
missed, Mr. Pendergraph's years of service to the residents of 
Wheatland have left an indelible legacy. I would like to extend my 
sincere gratitude for Mr. Pendergraph's service to the people of 
Wheatland and wish him the best in his future endeavors.

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