[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 15]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 22264]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE EAST BAY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 
                                ALLIANCE

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                        HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 15, 2010

  Mr. STARK. Madam Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to the 20th 
anniversary of The East Bay Economic Development Alliance, known as 
East Bay EDA. On December 2, 2010, East Bay EDA recognized their 
partnerships, collaborations and achievements, and highlighted the 
organization's future initiatives and endeavors.
  East Bay EDA is a public-private partnership serving the San 
Francisco East Bay. Its mission is to establish the East Bay as a well-
recognized location to grow businesses, attract capital and create 
quality jobs. It serves as a pivotal point for workforce development, 
and provides regional initiatives for housing and land use, goods 
movement, and the development of water infrastructure. It promotes 
collaboration on regulatory policy between local businesses and 
government agencies. The organization also promotes business retention 
best practices among East Bay cities, and has coordinated the Bay 
Area's efforts to prepare an economic recovery plan to increase the 
competiveness of the region.
  I congratulate East Bay EDA on 20 years of exemplary service as the 
organization continues to evaluate and modify its work plan to adjust 
to changes in the workforce, economy, and State and local governments. 
I send best wishes for many more years of exemplary service.

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