[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 36 (Friday, February 24, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E139-E140]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       HONORING MR. JIM SPERING ON HIS 36 YEARS OF PUBLIC SERVICE

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                          HON. JOHN GARAMENDI

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, February 24, 2023

  Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate my dear 
friend and incredible public servant, Mr. Jim Spering upon his 
retirement from the Solano County Board of Supervisors. Throughout his 
career in public service, Mr. Spering diligently advocated for the 
communities of Solano County and Suisun City, working to bolster local 
infrastructure and address land-use issues in the area through 
investments in critical projects.
  Mr. Spering's service to the Solano community spans over three 
decades, including 16 years as Solano County Supervisor and 20 years as 
Suisun City Mayor. In each of these positions, Mr. Spering never lost 
sight of his responsibility to the citizens of Suisun City and Solano 
County, measuring success in his role by the lives improved through 
service and policy.
  During his tenure as Solano County Supervisor, Mr. Spering 
prioritized important investments in transportation infrastructure, 
most recently reflected in the opening of the full Highway 12 connector 
lanes into Solano County. Additionally, he was instrumental in the 
formation of the Solano Transportation Authority and the Amtrak Capitol 
Corridor intercity rail service, linking Sacramento and the Bay Area. 
His efforts not only modernized his community's infrastructure, making 
it safer and more efficient, but also improved the quality of life for 
Solano County residents.
  In addition to his tireless work to improve Solano's transit systems, 
Mr. Spering also

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spearheaded environmental land-use projects to revitalize Suisun City. 
As chair of the City of Suisun's Redevelopment Agency, he led efforts 
to reinvigorate the Suisun City Waterfront and better its integration 
into the community. His leadership in land-use planning has undeniably 
enhanced the community and ushered Suisun City into a new era of 
prosperity.
  While his presence on the Board of Supervisors will surely be missed, 
Mr. Spering's 36 years of service have reflected the very best of 
public office and will continue to improve the lives of citizens for 
many years to come. I would like to express my sincere gratitude for 
Mr. Spering's dedication and commitment to public service and wish him 
the best in his future endeavors.

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