[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 128 (Tuesday, August 6, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E801]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                       HONORING TERESA GERRINGER

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                          HON. MARK DeSAULNIER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, August 6, 2024

  Mr. DeSAULNIER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the service of 
Teresa Gerringer and congratulate her on her retirement.
  Throughout her life, Teresa has devoted herself to public service and 
diligently served the City of Lafayette for nearly 23 years. She 
received her MBA from Pepperdine University and BS in Public 
Administration from Indiana University, Bloomington. Teresa and her 
family have lived in Lafayette since 1995 where she has been an active 
leader in the community. Her career serving the residents of Lafayette 
began when she was elected to the Lafayette School District, where she 
served as a trustee for 18 years. She then served as District Director 
for Senator Steve Glazer from 2015 to 2019, diligently working for the 
people of California Senate District 7. After her time in the State 
Senate, she went on to serve as Communications Director for Contra 
Costa County Supervisor Diane Burgis, District 3 where she played a 
critical role in the county's 2020 census work. Ultimately, she was 
promoted to Chief of Staff for Supervisor Burgis in 2022 where she 
provided key policy recommendations on a wide range of regional 
matters.
  In addition to her other work above, Teresa was elected to the 
Lafayette City Council in 2018 and served one year as Mayor. During her 
time on council, Teresa spearheaded the creation of Lafayette Community 
Day--an annual day-of-service in which volunteers work on community 
projects around Lafayette, working to improve quality of life for all 
Lafayette residents. Additionally, she and the Lafayette City Council 
advocated for the Safe Routes to Acalanes High School project which 
aims to create a protected pathway on Pleasant Hill Road to improve 
pedestrian and bicyclist safety.
  Beyond her work in government and as an elected official, Teresa was 
a member of the Lafayette Community Foundation, serving as president, 
VP of fund development, and VP of communications for the board during 
her tenure. She also served as a charter member of the Lafayette 
Library & Learning Center Foundation Board and co-chair of the 
Lafayette Library & Learning Center Community Capital Campaign. 
Further, she was an advisor to the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce and 
the California State PTA. Throughout her career and through her 
volunteer work, Teresa has worked tirelessly to serve Lafayette 
residents and Contra Costans.
  Please join me in congratulating Teresa Gerringer on her well-
deserved retirement after many years of outstanding public service.

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