[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 163 (2017), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 11955]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     IN RECOGNITION OF LARRY GREENE

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                          HON. DORIS O. MATSUI

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 26, 2017

  Ms. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, today I stand to recognize Mr. Larry 
Greene's retirement from the position of Executive Director of the 
Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District. I ask all my 
colleagues to join me in honoring Mr. Greene and his outstanding 
dedication to cleaner air in my hometown of Sacramento.
  Mr. Greene served our region for twenty-two years, helping to produce 
cleaner air, prolong lifespans, and protect the environment. He was a 
two-term president of the California Air Pollution Control Officers 
Association (CAPCOA), and holds a permanent seat on its Board of 
Directors. Larry's public service also included a term as President of 
the National Association of Clean Air Agencies. Before he delved into 
clean air policy, Mr. Greene served our country in the United States 
Army for 25 years, specializing in logistics management. Clearly, Larry 
Greene is the epitome of a public servant.
  Since 1990, the Sacramento region has benefited from a 66 percent 
drop in nitrogen oxides, largely thanks to Mr. Greene's efforts. He has 
been the main proponent for many clean air programs, including the 
``Spare the Air'' and ``Check Before You Burn'' campaigns. His success 
can be attributed to his methods of working as a partner for elected 
officials and community organizations that seek out solid, incentive-
based solutions for businesses. Communities across our country that 
wish to improve their air quality should look no further than Larry for 
the model of what a clean air advocate can do.
  Mr. Speaker, I stand to honor Mr. Larry Greene today and to wish him 
the best of luck in retirement. I ask all my colleagues to join me in 
paying tribute to Mr. Greene for his unwavering dedication to the air 
quality of the Sacramento region.

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