[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 13]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 18635]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   THANK YOU MIKE PODEGRACZ FOR YOUR SERVICE TO THE CITY OF HESPERIA

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                             HON. PAUL COOK

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 19, 2015

  Mr. COOK. Mr. Speaker, over my time representing the citizens of 
California's Eighth Congressional District, I have been able to spend 
time with and learn from some of the best community leaders America has 
to offer.
  Today I rise to speak about Mike Podegracz, the City Manager of the 
City of Hesperia.
  Mike was first appointed City Manager in 2005. During his time as 
City Manager, he has overseen the completion of the Ranchero Underpass 
and Interchange projects, the G Avenue Lead Track and the completion of 
the Hesperia's Civic Plaza Complex. Being fiscally conservative, Mike 
led the organization through the recession without staff layoffs while 
maintaining a balanced general fund budget. Having spent the first half 
of his career in the private sector, Mike understands the impact of 
superior customer service on the community, and places a special value 
on this trait across all city departments. Hesperia is a city known for 
its excellent customer service, and Mike has made this possible through 
all he has been able to accomplish.
  I wish Mike the best in all that is yet to come. He has left a huge 
imprint on the City of Hesperia and I'm proud to have worked with him.

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