[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 6]
[Senate]
[Page 8218]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO LINDA CANNON

 Mrs. MURRAY. Mr. President, today I honor Linda Cannon, deputy 
director of intergovernmental relations for the city of Seattle, who is 
retiring after serving over 35 years with the city.
  Ms. Cannon's legacy can be seen throughout the city. She has served 
for many years as the city's primary contact with the U.S. military as 
it relates to the base realignment and closure process. The most 
significant of these projects was her work on the ongoing redevelopment 
of Sand Point, a former Naval Air Station and later Support Activity 
Center for the Navy, closed in 1991. Linda served as the key staff 
person coordinating with the Navy, community members, Native American 
tribes, and a host of interest groups over the redevelopment of this 
significant resource. Linda worked to balance all these interests while 
ensuring that the values of the community were also upheld. The crown 
jewel of this redevelopment is Warren G. Magnuson Park which honors 
Washington State's late great Senator Magnuson. Her leadership 
throughout this process has been critical to its success.
  Ms. Cannon also served as a mentor and trusted colleague to hundreds 
of city staff through the years. She is known for her grace under 
pressure, her clearheaded approach to problems, and keeping everything 
in perspective. Her attitude and work ethic always served as a model 
for those around her.
  Ms. Cannon represents the best of public service in this country. Her 
professionalism, integrity, institutional knowledge, and understanding 
of the role of public employees in serving the people have been a huge 
asset to the city and will be sorely missed. There are hundreds of 
thousands of public servants around the country like Ms. Cannon who are 
quietly serving their communities every day. We all should be grateful 
for their dedication and service. I would like to wish Ms. Cannon the 
best in her retirement and a heartfelt thank you.

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