HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-12-02 Anna Eshoo Service Recognition
IN RECOGNITION OF CONGRESSWOMAN ANNA ESHOO
WHEREAS, the Honorable Anna Eshoo has dedicated her life to making an impact as shown through her 60+ bills and amendments signed into law under
five presidents. She is one of the most effective Congress members, having expanded healthcare, advanced climate protections, and promoted economic growth;
she has dutifully shared her expertise in telecommunications, technology, and social services; and
WHEREAS, Anna has roots in Silicon Valley as a graduate of Cañada College and the CORO Foundation; she was also awarded an Honorary Degree by
Menlo College. She was elected to the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors in 1982 and served as its President in 1986. Anna served as the Chief of Staff for
Speaker Leo McCarthy of the California State Assembly and was the first woman to Chair the San Mateo County Democratic Party; and
WHEREAS, Anna is an inspiration as the first woman to win her Silicon Valley Congressional District (previously the 14th Congressional District). In 1992
Anna was elected as the Democratic Leader and Chair of the House Health Subcommittee in the 116th and 117th Congress, the first woman to fill that role. Anna
was honored as a national leader on technology policy, authoring the successful electronic signature law, developing a legislative framework for AI industry
regulation, and advocating in Congress to safeguard individual privacy; and
WHEREAS, Anna’s commitment to improve community quality of life is exemplified in her legislative accomplishments; authoring and passing the
Affordable Care Act, creating the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health, securing $6 million for Caltrain Grade Separations, and securing over $1
billion for Caltrain electrification to improve air quality by over 97% and reduce annual greenhouse gases by over 176,000 metric tons of CO2; and
WHEREAS, Anna’s representation of Palo Alto residents is shown through her support of community fiber expansion and protection of the State and Local
Tax Deduction. She preserved thousands of acres of land for conservation, including the South Bay Salt Ponds Restoration Project, the Phleger Estate, and the
Cotoni Coast Dairy. She secured $4.5 million for the Palo Alto Museum’s Historic Roth Building preservation and $850,000 to electrify Buena Vista Mobile
Home Park. She advocated for federal funding for the Palo Alto Regional Water Quality Control Plant and secured $2 million to add case management, outreach,
and Mental Health First Aid training to the TRUST program. For many years, she hosted the 16th Congressional District Student Advisory Board and Congressional
Art Competition in Palo Alto. She and her staff helped 4,600 Palo Altans resolve issues involving the federal government.
NOW, THEREFORE I, Greer Stone, Mayor of the City of Palo Alto, do hereby recognize Congresswoman Anna Eshoo, a true champion for the American
people, for her many years of service to this community and our nation. She began her career with a desire to serve and make long-lasting impacts that improve
quality of life and give voice to those who are often unheard. Her work reflects passion and dedication and serves as a pathway for generations to follow towards
a hopeful and brighter future.
Presented: December 2, 2024
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Mayor
Greer Stone
Proclamation