[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 10]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 14502]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      IN RECOGNITION OF TED RADKE

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                           HON. GEORGE MILLER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 10, 2014

  Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Mr. 
Ted Radke, a dynamic leader in the community, and congratulate him as 
he retires after more than thirty-six years of service to the people of 
the East Bay.
  From a young age, Ted understood the importance of environmental 
preservation. He grew up learning to hike, camp, fish and hunt, while 
hearing stories about Theodore Roosevelt's and John Muir's adventures 
as early conservationists. While studying at San Francisco State 
University, he founded Contra Costa Ecology Action. Through Ted's 
continued support, Ecology Action has blossomed into an award-winning 
organization committed to environmental and economic sustainability. 
Throughout Ted's tenure, he has served in a variety of positions, 
including educator and public official. As an elected member of the 
Martinez City Council, Ted was as an active leader on environmental 
issues and successfully opposed the development of the Martinez 
shoreline.
  Ted's valued advice and input improved California's environmental 
policies and regulations. His ingenuity, brilliance, and breadth of 
knowledge shaped California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), which now 
requires local and state agencies to identify and consider their impact 
on the environment.
  In 1978, Ted was elected to the East Bay Regional Park District 
Board, where he served for more than thirty years. The organization 
attributes much of its success to Ted's experience, leadership, and 
enthusiasm. During his time as a Board Member, Ted more than doubled 
the District's landholdings, expanding regional parks and nature 
reserves. He was also instrumental in the passage of Measure AA, an 
essential source of funding for land acquisition and preservation. In 
2008, he again secured this funding through Measure WW, ensuring the 
future protection of our beloved parks and reserves.
  I ask my colleagues to join with me today in commending Ted Radke for 
his committed and diligent service to the people of the East Bay. I am 
pleased to congratulate Ted on an outstanding career and wish him the 
very best as he begins a well-deserved retirement.

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