[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 14 (Wednesday, January 21, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E61-E62]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING NANCY WHELAN

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                           HON. JARED HUFFMAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 21, 2026

  Mr. HUFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of more than 45 
years of extraordinary public transportation service by Nancy Whelan.
  A lifelong public servant, Nancy has dedicated her career to 
innovating transportation infrastructure. Before landing in Marin, she 
served in roles with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation 
Authority and the San Francisco Municipal Railway as well as provided 
technical and managerial services to

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agencies throughout the Bay Area, including Marin, as the founder of 
Nancy Whelan Consulting. She was unanimously appointed to the position 
of General Manager for Marin Transit by the Board of Supervisors in 
2014.
  Strategic and steadfast, Nancy skillfully navigated Marin Transit 
through a challenging 11 years, supporting community members through 
the pandemic and pushing the agency towards a greener future. Under 
Nancy's leadership, Marin Transit is well on its way to meeting its 
goal to transition to zero emission by 2040, with the introduction of 
battery-electric buses and its recent property acquisition in San 
Rafael for fleet maintenance and operations. Nancy always prioritized 
accessibility for all Marin residents, including expanding mobility 
services for people with disabilities and older adults through the 
Marin Access Mobility Management Center. Her many notable achievements 
include increasing ridership by 10 percent from pre-pandemic levels, 
securing and improving the Rush Landing Bus Operations Hub in Novato, 
and developing the Marin Access Operations Facility in San Rafael.
  Nancy is known for her critical thinking and professional style, 
developing strong partnerships with community stakeholders and applying 
informed decision making. She has been a terrific mentor to the next 
generation of transit professionals and other local women leaders. A 
tireless champion for affordable, inclusive transit, her work has 
influenced strategic planning and projects beyond Marin County and the 
Bay Area. For her commitment to sustainable and equitable transit, 
Nancy was awarded the WTS Lifetime Achievement Award.
  It was my privilege and honor to work with Nancy. She does not shy 
away from complicated projects, confidently rising to the occasion and 
embracing complex challenges. I appreciate her collaborative leadership 
style and strong work ethic.
  Mr. Speaker, Nancy Whelan is a visionary transit leader, and her 
legacy cannot be overstated. I respectfully ask that you join me in 
expressing my sincere gratitude for her decades of good work and in 
sending her best wishes on her next endeavors.

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