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[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1545-E1546]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
RECOGNIZING CHRISTOPHER FOSS
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HON. ERIC SWALWELL
of california
in the house of representatives
Thursday, December 5, 2019
Mr. SWALWELL of California. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize the
dutiful work of my constituent, Dublin City Manager Christopher Foss,
on the occasion of his retirement after nearly 40 years of service in
local government.
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December 5, 2019, on page E1545, the following appeared: Mr.
SWALWELL. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize the dutiful work of
my constituent, Dublin City Manager Christopher Foss, on the
occasion of his retirement after nearly 40 years of service in
local government.
The online version has been corrected to read: Mr. SWALWELL of
California. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize the dutiful work of
my constituent, Dublin City Manager Christopher Foss, on the
occasion of his retirement after nearly 40 years of service in
local government.
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Chris began his career in local government as a deputy city manager
for Burbank, California, where he eventually served as the economic
development director. In these roles, he enriched Burbank's economy and
local business environment.
In 1999, Chris began serving as the economic development director for
my hometown of Dublin. He implemented a variety of economic development
programs to bolster and retain the business community. Under Chris,
Dublin's economy flourished, and his work has had a lasting impact on
the economic endurance and vitality of the Tri-Valley.
Chris served five years as assistant city manager before being
promoted to city manager in 2014. His five-and-a-half-year tenure as
city manager can be characterized by his superb relationship building,
sound fiscal practices, and collaborative leadership style.
Under Chris' leadership, Dublin vastly expanded its network of parks,
constructed a new affordable housing project as well as key commercial
projects, and increased its footprint in the medical and biotech
communities.
Our community also has Chris to thank for the construction of several
community facilities. One such example is the School of Imagination, to
serve children with special needs. The influx of new jobs and services
through these projects supports the sustainability of economic progress
in our community.
Chris draws support from his amazing family. That network includes
his loving wife Lisa, son Jordan, daughter-in-law Lizzie, and grandson
Henry.
I want to thank Chris for the contributions he has made to the
communities he has served, especially Dublin. His passionate leadership
and enduring commitment to our community are very much appreciated.
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