[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 152 (Thursday, September 24, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E979]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF SCOTT HAGGERTY

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                          HON. MARK DeSAULNIER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 24, 2026

  Mr. DeSAULNIER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the life and 
service of Scott Haggerty.
  Scott served as an Alameda County Supervisor for 24 years. First 
elected to represent District 1 in 1996, he worked tirelessly on behalf 
of working families, championed transportation initiatives, and 
supported vulnerable populations within the community.
  During his tenure in public service, Scott drove many initiatives 
that improved the lives and wellbeing of his constituents. 
Transportation was often at the forefront of these initiatives. He 
spearheaded the Valley Link Rail Project, a planned zero-emission 
passenger rail system linking the Dublin BART station and the Mountain 
House community in San Joaquin County. As a leader on the Alameda 
County Transportation Commission and Metropolitan Transportation 
Commission, he oversaw key transit ventures such as the BART extension 
to Warm Springs, carpool and express lanes on Interstate 580, and the 
Highway 84 Expressway. Because of his efforts, Scott was named the 
California Transportation Foundation's Person of the Year in 2020.
  Scott was also a proponent of renewable energy. In 2021, the Scott 
Haggerty Wind Energy Center brought energy to more than 45,000 homes 
through 23 new wind turbines in Altamont Pass.
  Scott's leadership and service touched many lives in the community. 
Through his involvement with various non-profits, such as serving as a 
board member on Alameda County Meals on Wheels and chairing the Twin 
Valley District of the Boy Scouts of America, Scott worked diligently 
to serve his region. He was also involved in the creation of Goodness 
Village, which provides a safe and supportive community of tiny homes 
to previously unhoused individuals in the Tri-Valley.
  Sadly, Scott passed away on July 5, 2026. Please join us in honoring 
Scott for his unwavering dedication to the community, his outstanding 
leadership, and his invaluable contributions to our region.

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