[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 13]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 19481]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     IN RECOGNITION OF JOHN FANNON

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                           HON. JACKIE SPEIER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 9, 2010

  Ms. SPEIER. Madam Speaker, I rise to honor John Fannon for his 
remarkable service to the town of Hillsborough, California.
  John was--and is--never afraid to speak his mind, and that trait has 
proven invaluable to the various causes and constituencies for which he 
has fought. First as a councilmember and then as Mayor of Hillsborough, 
he has prided himself on promoting precision and efficiency--as all 
proud Marines do--and always ran city council meetings in a strict and 
timely fashion. John began his tenure on the board of directors of the 
Bay Area Water Users Association in 2004, and was elected that body's 
chairman in 2009. His creativity, leadership, and determination proved 
vital during negotiations with the City and County of San Francisco on 
an agreement that dealt with the future of the Peninsula's water 
supply. He also served as the town's Building and Planning Commissioner 
during a time in which the municipal code was successfully improved.
  It should also be noted that, in spite of his hundreds of hours on 
the clock working for the people of Hillsborough, John remains a 
dedicated family man to his charming and spirited wife, Georgeann, his 
seven children, and his many grandchildren.
  Madam Speaker, John Fannon is a fearless and determined public 
servant, and it is only fitting that this House give him special 
recognition for his unique contributions to the town of Hillsborough 
and his 12 years of service on the Town of Hillsborough City Council.

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