HONORING BRAD HILTSCHER OF THE METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ON HIS RETIREMENT; Congressional Record Vol. 166, No. 125
(Extensions of Remarks - July 13, 2020)
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HONORING BRAD HILTSCHER OF THE METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA ON HIS RETIREMENT
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HON. GRACE F. NAPOLITANO
of california
in the house of representatives
Monday, July 13, 2020
Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Madam Speaker, we join together to honor the long
career of public service provided to the people of Southern California
by Brad Hiltscher of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern
California.
There is no issue that is more controversial for California Members
of Congress than water policy. The very complicated details of
California water policy have the ability to divide us by party, by
geography, and by industry.
One of the few things that California Members do agree on is our deep
gratitude for the invaluable expertise we have received from Mr.
Hiltscher over the past 35 years. We are happy that he is moving on to
a much deserved retirement at the end of this month, but we will
greatly miss the reservoir of knowledge that he has provided to our
offices.
Brad has provided policy advice that has been at the forefront of the
water debates and legislation that the Congress has produced over the
past 3 decades. He helped Congress enact Safe Drinking Water
reauthorizations, the Colorado River Basin Salinity Control Act, the
Moab Uranium Mill Tailings Remedial Action Project, the California Bay-
Delta Restoration Act, the Hoover Dam Reauthorization Act, the Colorado
River Drought Contingency Plan Authorization Act, and many more pieces
of important water legislation in the West. Brad's talent is that he is
able to break down these very complex issues involving historic water
rights, urban water usage, endangered species, infrastructure,
interstate agreements, federal programs, and the hundreds of water
agencies in the West quickly and concisely. He has provided invaluable
insight to Members of Congress and has always done so by advocating for
the best interests of Southern California.
Brad is trusted by both sides of the aisle for being fair and honest,
which has been demonstrated by the way he conducts bipartisan briefings
and gives both sides the same policy message without politics.
Mr. Hiltscher has been an invaluable resource to us, our staff, and
those of numerous other Members with his expert analysis and advice
that has informed our legislative work. But we will not only miss his
knowledge, we will miss his kindness and friendship on Capitol Hill.
I ask our colleagues to join me, Rep. Calvert, and Sen. Feinstein in
congratulating Brad Hiltscher on his retirement, and thanking him for
his long career of public service to the people of Southern California.
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