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




                       REMEMBERING RICHARD VALLE

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                           HON. ERIC SWALWELL

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, February 24, 2023

  Mr. SWALWELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today with Representatives Barbara 
Lee, Mark DeSaulnier, and Ro Khanna to recognize the life of Alameda 
County Board Supervisor Richard Valle on the occasion of his passing on 
Wednesday, February 8, 2023.
  Richard was born and raised in Union City and attended schools in New 
Haven Unified School District. After high school, he enlisted in the 
U.S. Army as a medic and served in the Vietnam War in 1970. Upon his 
return, Richard attended Chabot College and California State 
University, East Bay to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology and 
a Master of Arts in Public Administration.
  In 1980 Richard founded Tri-City Economic Development Corporation, 
more commonly known as TriCED Community Recycling, which provides 
employment opportunities and job training for underprivileged youth. As 
President and CEO of Tri-CED, Richard oversaw the organization's growth 
into the largest nonprofit recycling organization in California.
  Richard began his career in public service in 1997 when he was first 
elected as Union City councilmember, where he served for 13 years until 
2010. In 2012, Richard was appointed and subsequently re-elected to the 
Alameda County Board of Supervisors to represent District 2, which 
includes Hayward, Union City, Newark, and portions of Fremont.
  During his 11-year tenure, Richard was a tireless advocate for 
sustainability, safety-net services, and community programs for youth. 
Supervisor Valle held annual volunteer appreciation events, the Niles 
Canyon Stroll and Roll event to promote walkable neighborhoods and 
helped create Science in the Park to promote STEM-focused youth 
programs. He served on the Board of St. Rose Hospital and was vice-
chair of the statewide Commission on Recycling Markets and Curbside 
Recycling.
  Richard was a pillar of the Tri-City community for over two decades. 
Despite his two-year battle with prostate cancer, Richard remained 
dedicated to helping others. Alameda County has suffered a tremendous 
loss with the passing of this committed public servant. He is survived 
by his wife of 44 years, Barbara, his son, Andrew, his daughter, 
Monica, and his three grandchildren.

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