[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 163 (2017), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 12699-12700]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




          FRANK ROBINSON RETIRES AS APPLE VALLEY TOWN MANAGER

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                             HON. PAUL COOK

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, August 4, 2017

  Mr. COOK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the exemplary career 
of Apple Valley Town Manager Frank Robinson, who officially retired 
from his position on July 30, 2017.
  Since his hiring by the Town of Apple Valley, California in 2008, 
Frank worked diligently to make Apple Valley's motto of ``A Better Way 
of Life'' a reality for the citizens he served. During his tenure, a 
number of crucial Town projects were completed, including a state-of-
the-art animal shelter, Development Services Building, and the 
installation of renewable energy sources to power municipal buildings. 
Perhaps Frank's most important accomplishment, however, was 
construction of the Yucca Loma Bridge, which will significantly ease 
traffic congestion throughout the Victor Valley.

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  On a personal note, I would like to thank Frank for allowing my 
district office staff to work out of the Apple Valley Town Hall for the 
past four years. He has been a gracious host and I cannot thank him 
enough. While Frank's leadership and vision will be missed, perhaps the 
greatest loss will be his penchant for always having the perfect joke 
ready to go. On behalf of the U.S. House of Representatives, I would 
like to wish Frank and his wife, Lisa, the happiest of retirements as 
they enter this new chapter of their lives.

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