[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 13]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 18400]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FOUNDING OF THE HUMBOLDT BAY 
                        MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 15, 2006

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate 
the 50th Anniversary of the establishment of the Humboldt Bay Municipal 
Water District. Since 1955, residents and businesses of the Humboldt 
Bay and beyond have benefited from this well-organized and superbly run 
service that has grown and developed to meet the needs of Humboldt 
County.
  The Humboldt Bay Municipal Water District has emphasized close and 
positive relationships with the municipal customers who deliver water 
to residents of the Humboldt Bay, and with industrial customers in the 
area. By concentrating on these relationships, they have consistently 
delivered a highly-valued standard of service to my constituents.
  Mr. Speaker, the Humboldt Bay Municipal Water District was founded on 
the basis of an elective referendum on March 13, 1956. It began 
operations in 1961 with services to the Cities of Eureka and Arcata, 
and to the Georgia Pacific Lumber Mill, still in operation as Evergreen 
Pulp, Inc. Over the following decade, 5 other municipal services 
districts joined the HBMWD. The presence of a steady supply of water 
facilitated the development of the pulp industry in Humboldt County and 
has made possible the productive use of wood waste generated by the 
lumber industry.
  Mr. Speaker, many people have been important to the long-term success 
of the Humboldt Bay Municipal Water District, but none have matched the 
vital contributions of Mr. John Winzler. Mr. Winzler has worked on the 
project since 1961, and as District Engineer has guided the development 
and maintenance of this important infrastructure.
  Mr. Speaker, it is appropriate at this time that we commend the 
Humboldt Bay Municipal Water District on its 50th year in operation, 
and recognize the importance of the District for the quality of life 
and economic vitality of the Humboldt Bay region.

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