[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 168 (Thursday, November 14, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H5979]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING RICHARD BAILEY

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
California (Mr. Peters) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. PETERS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mayor Richard Bailey 
of Coronado, who will conclude his service as mayor this December.
  Since first being elected to the Coronado City Council in 2012 and 
later as mayor in 2016, Mayor Bailey has demonstrated a steadfast 
commitment to working with Congress to achieve clean beaches for 
Coronado.
  Known for his dedication to local issues and his role in representing 
Coronado on the SANDAG board, Mayor Bailey has tirelessly advocated for 
his constituents. I very much appreciate the help he has provided me by 
reaching out to his contacts in Congress on the other side of the aisle 
to help us get funds approved to fix and expand the South Bay 
International Wastewater Treatment Plant, which cleans sewage that 
crosses our border.
  We had several meetings here at the Capitol and at home, and he has 
been a critical partner in our work to stop this terrible environmental 
and public health crisis.
  It is an enormous challenge, but Mayor Bailey is known for taking 
challenges. He is also known for becoming the first American mayor to 
reach Everest Base Camp shortly after finishing the Boston Marathon.
  His leadership has strengthened the city of Coronado and has set a 
standard for service.
  As Mayor Bailey moves toward his next chapter, we thank him for his 
years of public service and for the positive legacy he leaves behind. I 
ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Mayor Richard Bailey's 
contributions and wishing him all the best in the future.

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