[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 65 (Tuesday, April 14, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E321]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING ROBERT ``BOB'' MULHOLLAND

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 14, 2026

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
life and contributions of Robert ``Bob'' Mulholland to our community.
  Bob Mulholland was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in December 
1946. Shortly after graduating from high school, he responded to his 
draft notice and served in the Vietnam War with the 101st Airborne 
Brigade. Mr. Mulholland was severely wounded during his service in 
Vietnam during the Tet offensive and was awarded the Purple Heart.
  Mr. Mulholland returned to California to study at Los Angeles City 
College for three years, later moving to Chico to study engineering at 
California State University, Chico. At Chico State, Mr. Mulholland 
sought out a community of Vietnam War veterans and attended student 
meetings led by then-Student Body President, Jane Dolan. Mr. Mulholland 
later helped Jane with her campaign for a seat on the Butte County 
Board of Supervisors, and, along the way, they fell in love and 
married.
  Mr. Mulholland's passion for advocacy led to him becoming part of the 
formation of the Vietnam Veterans of America. He joined countless 
veterans in fighting to end the war, which led to his lifetime mission 
of fighting injustice everywhere. He honored and helped countless 
Vietnam Veterans, participated in the U.S. reconciliation with Vietnam, 
supported the construction of the Vietnam Wall and brought replicas to 
communities across America.
  Mr. Mulholland was also a powerful political advocate, displaying a 
deep commitment to working-class people and veterans in our community. 
He served as political director for the California Democratic Party and 
was a member of the Democratic National Committee, helping to elect 
good people to local, state, and national offices. While working with 
the state Democratic Party, Mr. Mulholland saw Bill Clinton become the 
first Democrat to win California since 1964, and two Democrats, Dianne 
Feinstein and Barbara Boxer, win their Senate seats. Mr. Mulholland's 
work was critical in making California a Democratic stronghold.
  Bob Mulholland is survived by his sisters, Sandy, Jackie, and 
Candace, as well as his brother Andrew, all sharing the last name 
Mulholland, as well as his beloved wife, Jane Dolan.
  Mr. Speaker, we thank Bob Mulholland for his dedicated service to our 
community. Therefore, it is fitting and proper that we honor him here 
today.

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