[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 9 (Wednesday, January 11, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E22]
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       HONORING HOLLAND WHITE ON HIS FOUR 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 Holland 
Barrett White on his 4 years of service as Mayor, Vice Mayor, and 
Councilmember on the Pittsburg City Council. Throughout Mr. White's 
tenure on City Council, he advocated for vulnerable populations in his 
community and valiantly led efforts to revolutionize Pittsburg's 
infrastructure through investments in critical projects.
  From his first months as Councilmember, Mr. White demonstrated his 
staunch spirit of innovation and leadership by playing an instrumental 
role in establishing Pittsburg's first Community Services Ad-Hoc 
Committee. Focused specifically on improving the services available to 
underserved members of the community, this committee directly led to 
the formation of a new program providing recent Pittsburg residents 
with vital information and resources regarding the immigration process.
  During his tenure on City Council, Mr. White exemplified a genuine 
commitment to combatting systemic injustice and racism in our society. 
Through Mr. White's work, the Pittsburg Police Department invested 
$10,000 towards implementing the Pittsburg My Brother's Keeper 
Initiative, which addresses the persistent gaps in opportunity faced by 
youth of color. Under Mr. White's leadership as mayor, Pittsburg 
invested $1.49 million through the My Brother's Keeper Challenge 
towards ensuring all youth, regardless of their race or ethnicity, can 
achieve their full potential.
  In addition, Mr. White also worked tirelessly to modernize 
Pittsburg's power infrastructure and guarantee internet access for all. 
Using his extensive knowledge as a member of the Pittsburg Power 
Company Board of Directors, Mr. White's advocacy was essential in 
prompting the City Council to authorize a new project to expand 
internet services for individuals most in need.
  While his presence on the City Council will surely be missed, Mr. 
White's 4 years of service to the residents of Pittsburg have left an 
indelible legacy. Mr. White is a vibrant young leader and I eagerly 
anticipate his future work. I would like to extend my sincere gratitude 
for Mr. White's dedicated service to the people of Pittsburg and wish 
him the best in his future endeavors.