[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 2]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 2330]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                  RETIREMENT OF SUPERVISOR ILLA COLLIN

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                          HON. DORIS O. MATSUI

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 24, 2007

  Ms. MATSUI. Madam Speaker, I rise in tribute to Sacramento County 
Supervisor Illa Collin and her esteemed career. Supervisor Collin built 
a lasting legacy in Sacramento County and her presence on the board of 
supervisors will be deeply missed. As her friends, family and coworkers 
all gather to celebrate her career, I ask my colleagues to join me in 
honoring the dedicated service of one of Sacramento's finest leaders.
  Illa Collin was first elected to the Sacramento County Board of 
Supervisors in 1978. She immediately made her presence known by 
tirelessly working to strengthen neighborhoods and revitalize urban 
corridors. Through her 28 years on the board of supervisors, she has 
preserved much of Sacramento County's natural beauty and open space.
  Supervisor Collin has consistently been praised for her environmental 
record and leadership. She helped create the Sacramento Tree Foundation 
and the American River Parkway Foundation. She has received the 
Outstanding Service Award from the California Parks and Recreation 
Society as well as the Outstanding Public Official Award from the 
National Association of County Parks and Recreation Officials. In 2005, 
Supervisor Collin received the Environmentalist of the Year Award from 
the Sacramento Chapter of the Sierra Club.
  Supervisor Collin performed an instrumental role in the women's 
movement From 1973 to 1975, Illa helped lead the League of Women voters 
in Sacramento and in 1977 she became the first woman to serve as the 
President of the State Reclamation Board. She has also received the 
Hannah G. Solomon Award from the National Council of Jewish Women for 
improving the lives of women, children, and families.
  Prior to her service on the board of supervisors, Illa worked to 
improve Sacramento on a number of fronts, including social services and 
community planning. Now, after seven terms, Illa will be departing from 
the board of supervisors. The people of Sacramento will miss her 
leadership, experience and dedication. Our community has been fortunate 
to be graced by the presence of such an extraordinary woman.
  Madam Speaker, I am proud to honor one of Sacramento's most 
distinguished citizens, Illa Collin. Her success and steady voice has 
been an inspiration to Sacramento residents throughout the years. I ask 
all my colleagues to join me in thanking Illa Collin and wishing her 
continued success and happiness in her future endeavors.

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