[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 16050]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNIZING SHAWN NELSON ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE 
                            CITY OF TEMECULA

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                          HON. DARRELL E. ISSA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, October 24, 2011

  Mr. ISSA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the honorable public 
service of Shawn Nelson as he retires as City Manager of the City of 
Temecula, California.
  Joining the City of Temecula in 1999, Mr. Nelson has been 
instrumental in improving the structure and services of the community. 
During his time, the City has grown quickly adding 32,000 new 
residents. Because of this, he has supported efficient community 
development, economic expansion, and job growth, making Temecula one of 
the most vibrant communities in the region. Mr. Nelson has worked 
tirelessly to improve infrastructure and has helped to encourage 
private investment in community projects.
  Mr. Nelson has a long history of public service. Prior to his role in 
Temecula, he graduated from California State University, San 
Bernardino, in 1994 with a Masters of Public Administration. He has 
served as the Deputy City Manager of the City of Corona, was the 
Director of Community Services for the City of Temecula, the Parks 
Director for 29 Palms Park & Recreation District, the Recreation 
Supervisor for the 29 Palms Park & Recreation District, and the 
Recreation Leader of the Yucca Valley Park and Recreation District. His 
work has illustrated his dedication to the communities that he has 
served.
  It is an honor to recognize Mr. Nelson on the occasion of his 
retirement after three decades of contributions to California 
communities.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask you to please join me in recognizing Mr. Shawn 
Nelson's dedicated service to the City of Temecula and the state of 
California.

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