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WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-5) today announced that all five counties within the Berryessa Snow Mountain Region have endorsed permanent protection for the area. Today, Mendocino unanimously voted to endorse permanent protection for the Berryessa Snow Mountain Region. Napa, Lake, Yolo and Solano Counties have all previously voted in support of permanent protection for the region.
President Obama recently used his executive authority to permanently safeguard two of California's natural treasures. He officially expanded the California Coastal National Monument to include the Point Arena-Stornetta Public Lands and he designated 346,000 acres of public land in Southern California as the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument.
The President should be applauded for these actions, and I am proud to have worked with our local communities and the White House to make sure the Point Arena-Stornetta Public Lands received the permanent protection they deserved.
No need to look for the WD-40 at Monday morning's turkey and food box distribution at the Vallejo Salvation Army. After five years, it's a well-oiled machine.
"It's running very smoothly," said Capt. Jonathan Harvey after pulling up in the Salvation Army's new 20-foot mobile assistance vehicle.
It was basically a pre-Thanksgiving pit-stop for 300 families, with cars pulling into one of two lanes as 20 students from Bethel High School's Interact club and a handful of other volunteers placed boxes in trunks and backseats.
WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-5) released the following statement on the executive actions announced tonight by President Obama on immigration.
"Our immigration system is broken and tonight the president took steps to help fix it. However, executive actions alone cannot fix our broken immigration system, nor are they a substitute for passing comprehensive immigration reform. Truly fixing our broken immigration system will require congressional action.
WASHINGTON—Today, Northern California Representatives Jared Huffman (D-02), George Miller (D-11) Mike Thompson (D-05), Doris Matsui (D-06), Jerry McNerney (D-09), John Garamendi (D-10), and Ami Bera (D-07) released the following statement after Senator Dianne Feinstein announced she will not be pursuing passage of her water bill this year:
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) released the following statement on his appointment to the Democratic Steering and Policy Committee for the 114th Congress.
"I am honored to be appointed to the Steering and Policy Committee," said Thompson. "This leadership committee helps craft policy and advises on important issues facing our nation. With my appointment, our district's priorities will have a voice at the leadership table."
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson announced today that the last day to register for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) assistance is December 29th, 2014. Disaster assistance funds are available for those in Napa and Solano Counties impacted by the August 24th earthquake.
Several hundred people gathered at Veterans Memorial Park on Tuesday morning to honor the many veterans who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
"Our veterans did not serve for fame or for fortune; they didn't serve for praise or for glory," said Rep. Mike Thompson, D-St. Helena, the keynote speaker for Napa's Veterans Day observance.
"They served selflessly for duty, for freedom, for the love of our great country, out of loyalty to their fellow soldiers; and they served citizens who they never met. So thank them every day."
On Veterans Day, let's start by saying thank you, because that's what Veterans Day is about. Thank you to our communities for the support you provide for those who have bravely served. Thank you to the families of our veterans. Anyone who has ever served or had a loved one in the armed forces knows that military service is a family commitment. And most importantly, thank you to our veterans. Cities and towns across America are pausing and giving their greatest appreciation for your service.
Under cloudy skies, Vallejo veterans and their families were honored Tuesday in an emotional ceremony behind City Hall.
The Veterans Day salute featured a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter flyover, a song by high school students and speeches by various veteran and elected officials.