E1698 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks December 20, 2018 Ceres Police Department. He was sworn into CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF BILL Depression-era on February the Sheriff’s Office in January of 1996, where NEWSOM 15, 1934 and raised on Jefferson St. at Baker, in the shadow of the Palace of Fine Arts. He he has served ever since. As Deputy Sheriff was the second and last surviving of six chil- he filled an impressive variety of roles as Pa- HON. dren (Carole A. Onorato, Belinda B. (‘‘Bar- trol, K9 Handler and Supervisor, Bailiff, Field OF bara’’) Newsom, Brennan J. Newsom, Sharon Training Officer and Detective. As Sergeant he IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES C. Mohun, Patrick J. Newsom) born to Wil- was assigned to Patrol and supervised the liam A. Newsom, Jr. and Christine Newsom. Wednesday, December 19, 2018 Bill’s parents were Mission District Irish. High Tech Crimes Unit. As Lieutenant he Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Speaker, I include the fol- His father, William A. Newsom, Jr., (b. 1902) worked in Homeland Security, Internal Affairs, lowing obituary from the San Francisco Chron- was a developer and civic leader who sur- and was the Northwest Area Commander. vived the 1906 earthquake and was closely as- icle honoring Bill Newsom: sociated with the late Gov. Edmund G. Sheriff Christianson has been a mainstay of Justice William A. (‘‘Bill’’) Newsom, pater- (‘‘Pat’’) Brown. Bill’s paternal grandfather, the community throughout his time in office. familias of a pioneering San Francisco fam- also William A. Newsom, born in San Fran- Public Safety facilities have been expanded ily and a revered figure to his children, cisco in 1865, was a contractor and early city grandchildren and expansive clan, ardent de- with more jail beds, a medical and mental father who later became an associate of A.P. fender of the environment, longtime San Giannini and opened the first branch office health care unit, and a day reporting center, Francisco civic leader and retired Justice of of the Bank of America at 29th and Mission while the significant Public Safety Restoration the California Court of Appeal, died on De- Streets in San Francisco. His maternal Plan was completed with the support and cember 12 from complications of old age. grandfather (b. 1872) was a longshoreman on funding of the Board of Supervisors. Sheriff Bill was a brilliant man of letters and lin- the San Francisco waterfront who had made Christianson capped off his tenure in office guistic genius who could bend the English his way from Ireland to San Francisco in the language to his will like few others. Avun- 1880s. with the completion of the Coroner’s Facility cular and sweet-natured, possessed of a wry Bill was privileged to have a superb edu- and the Re-Entry and Enhanced Alternatives and irreverent wit, fluent in French and cation, first under the tutelage of the good to Custody Training (REACT) Center. Italian, a master of allusion and superb with Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange and the impressions and accents, he was unexcelled French Marists (most of sturdy Breton Sheriff Christianson began a stellar aca- as a raconteur and bard. He was devoted to stock) at Ecole Notre Dame des Victoires, demic career by earning a Bachelor’s degree an astounding variety of literary and intel- then under the Jesuits at St. Ignatius High in Criminal Justice Management. He later lectual pursuits, peripatetic in his extensive School, from which he was graduated in 1951. graduated from the FBI Law Enforcement Ex- travels, and indefatigable in his commit- It was at SI that Bill first encountered many ecutive Development Course, the POST Exec- ments to civic and charitable endeavors, par- of his boon companions, including Lloyd ticularly to conservation and environmental Fabbri, Lou Felder, Gordon Getty, Paul utive Development Course and West Point causes. A noted bibliophile and oenophile, he Getty, Jim Halligan, Chris Malarkey, John Leadership in Police Organizations. He also frequently combined those loves with a Mallen and many more. Bill received his un- received an Executive Certificate from the third, his great love of music, particularly dergraduate degree in French Literature Commission on Peace Officer Standards and opera. Bill liked his poets Irish, but his food from the University of San Francisco in 1955; Training. Italian. He possessed an encyclopedic knowl- a Masters in English Literature from Stan- edge of natural history and natural science ford in 1961; and his law degree from Stan- Sheriff Christianson is married to the love of and loved adventuring in the out of doors ford in 1960. his life, Yvonne. Together they have two chil- with family and friends locally in California, Bill married the former Tessa Menzies in dren, Nicole and Kyle. He is looking forward to on the Colorado River through he Grand 1966. They were blessed with the birth of a son, Gavin, in 1967 and a daughter, Hilary, in spending more time with his family after retire- Canyon, in Alaska, Africa and beyond. He was an irrepressible patron of lost causes 1968. While Bill and Tessa were divorced in ment. who almost invariably took up on behalf of 1973, they maintained a close, familial rela- Mr. Speaker, please join me in honoring and the underdog and the ‘‘little guy.’’ His empa- tionship for the rest of their lives. In his professional life, Bill was a Commis- commending the outstanding contributions thy and compassion were perpetually on dis- play; it would be foolhardy to try to cata- sioner of the San Francisco Superior Court made to public safety and Stanislaus County following law school before entering private logue his countless initiatives on behalf of practice as an attorney, first with the by Sheriff Adam Christianson and hereby wish the unfortunate, the downtrodden and the Lillick firm in San Francisco (1963–1965), him continued success in his future endeav- wronged, much less his constant individual then as an associate of the celebrated San acts of kindness. It is perhaps best simply to ors. Francisco trial attorney, James Martin observe that never did someone come to him Macinnis (1965–1966), and finally opening his for help and leave without it. f own private law practice in Tahoe City, CA A wonderful father to his own children and (1967–1975). He also served as an attorney for ‘‘Papapapap’’ to his six grandchildren, Bill REP. TED POE FAREWELL Getty Oil Italiana (based in Rome) in the was also a superb builder and cultivator of late 1960s. Bill was appointed by Gov. Jerry family. Be it in Squaw Valley (a central Brown first to the Placer County Superior gathering-place for the extended Newsom Court in 1975, and subsequently to the Cali- clan since the 1960 Winter Olympics), at the HON. LAMAR SMITH fornia Court of Appeals (First Appellate Dis- Monte Vista Inn or his treasured mountain OF TEXAS trict) in March 1978. He retired from the retreat in Dutch Flat, or on any of innumer- Court of Appeal in 1995. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES able family trips, he was never happier than Throughout his adult life, Bill served as a when surrounded by family in conviviality, legal and business advisor to his great child- Wednesday, December 19, 2018 holding court with a fire roaring, recounting hood friends, Gordon P. Getty and J. Paul adventures and tales, offering unforgettable (‘‘Paul’’) Getty, Jr., and later to many other Mr. SMITH of Texas. Mr. Speaker, today I’d impersonations, describing the San Fran- members of the Getty family. Among other like to recognize the first Republican to rep- cisco of his (and his father’s) youth, quoting formal roles, he served as Trustee of the resent the second district of Texas, TED POE. Chesterton and Belloc, Yeats and Heaney. Ronald Family Getty Trust from 1988 to 2011; Bill adored children and they in turn were as Trust Administrator for the Gordon Getty Before coming to Washington, TED was a drawn to him as to the Pied Piper. He re- Family Trust from 1994 to 2009; and as a Di- felony court judge in Harris County where he lated to them in the most authentic and en- rector and President of the Ann and Gordon was one of the youngest judges in the state. dearing way, not speaking at them but with Getty Foundation from 2011 until his pass- Known for his practical sentencing, his reputa- them, neither at his level nor theirs, but in ing. However, his most valuable service was some kind of magical blarney in between tion for telling it like it is accompanied him to in his informal capacity as a trusted con- that riveted them, made them laugh, and yet fidant and, first and foremost, a friend. Bill Congress. taught them something at every turn. They played an important role in the negotiations TED has always put his country first. From left his company—usually holding an armful for the release of Paul Getty’s son, J. Paul of books, and some money—knowing he was his time as a prosecutor to a Congressman Getty III, following his kidnapping in 1973. their ally, including especially in whatever At one time he considered a career in poli- protecting our borders and combating human mischief they might be planning with his tics, but Bill lost his first race for the State trafficking, he has always prioritized Ameri- consent, or perhaps even his connivance. Senate in 1968. (When asked why he lost, his can’s safety. (Bill loved to tweak the establishment, even answer was usually: ‘‘Because I ran against if that meant the parents of his co-conspira- the unbeatable Milton Marks.’’) Despite a I thank TED for his 14 years of public serv- tors!). later movement to draft him as a mayoral ice. His patriotism will be missed and as he A fourth-generation San Franciscan, Bill candidate in the early 1980s, Bill had come to often says, ‘‘that’s just the way it is.’’ was born into a large Irish Catholic brood in see himself in roles outside politics.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 08:04 Dec 21, 2018 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19DE8.043 E20DEPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with REMARKS December 20, 2018 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1699 Bill’s civic and charitable commitments TRIBUTE TO GABRIEL CRISTIAN REP. MICHAEL CAPUANO were substantial. He served on the Board of VIVEROS, III FAREWELL Regents of the University of Santa Clara; the Board of Directors of the International Bio- ethics Institute, and on the boards of numer- HON. DAVID G. VALADAO HON. LAMAR SMITH ous environmental organizations including OF CALIFORNIA OF TEXAS Earthjustice (San Francisco), Environmental IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Defense Fund (New York and San Francisco), Wednesday, December 19, 2018 Wednesday, December 19, 2018 Friends of the River (Sacramento), Sierra Mr. VALADAO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Mr. SMITH of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I’d like to Watch ( City) and the Mountain Lion thank Mr. Gabriel Cristian Viveros, Ill for his Foundation (Sacramento). A visionary con- thank Congressman MICHAEL CAPUANO for his service to my office and the people of Califor- servationist from an early age, he was an many years of service to his constituents in avid supporter of dozens of individuals and nia’s Twenty First Congressional District. Massachusetts’s 8th district. Mr. Viveros was born on July 12, 1993 in organizations working to protect our public MIKE and I served together on then Speaker Fresno, California to Enedina Patlan Viveros resources—clean air, clean water, biodiver- PELOSI’s Task Force on Ethics Enforcement in and Gabriel Viveros, II. Growing up in the sity, wildlife and wild places, especially our the ll0th Congress. I developed a great appre- forests, rivers, and oceans. Central Valley with his two older sisters, ciation for MICHAEL’s candor and honesty while Bill was endowed with great decency and Andriana and Marissa, Mr. Viveros always had a sense of curiosity, a unique eye for art, and we both worked together. I have the highest humanity; indeed, these were his defining respect for his integrity, judgement, and ability traits. He took the Golden Rule literally, re- immense empathy for others—enabling him to connect deeply with people from all walks of to find the truth on contentious or complicated garding indignities to others as indignities issues. to himself. A close friend from Bill’s youth life. Early on, Mr. Viveros learned to juggle Congressman CAPUANO earned the respect used to say of him that ‘‘the milk of human multiple tasks at once while maintaining keen kindness flows by the quart in every vein.’’ attention to detail managing his school work of his colleagues during his time on the Task Force and now as the current Ranking Mem- Sometimes we lose someone whose passing and participating in speech, debate, and water polo teams at Clovis East High School. Upon ber of the Transportation and Infrastructure makes it seem like an entire era is washed Committee’s Subcommittee on Railroads, away. Bill was a proto-San Franciscan who graduating from Clovis East High School in often spoke of a city we sometimes now see 2011, Mr. Viveros continued his studies at Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials. only through a gauzy lens, where civic vir- California State University in Fresno, Cali- It has been an honor serving with him over tue, pride and neighborliness predominated; fornia. During this time, Mr. Viveros used his the years. boasting a vibrant waterfront and teeming curiosity, creativity, artistic ability, and con- f with middle class families; led by citizens fident speech background to find his way into PERSONAL EXPLANATION who, Republican or Democrat, shared many political arenas and social groups, such as the core values; and having colorful characters Sigma Chi Fraternity. at every turn. He was certain that he lived in Following his graduation from California HON. VICKY HARTZLER the most magical place possible and, as was State University in 2015 with a Bachelor of OF said of one of Bill’s literary heroes, Belloc, Arts in Public Administration, Mr. Viveros IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ‘‘No man of his time fought so hard for the good things.’’ began his professional career as a Board As- Wednesday, December 19, 2018 sistant for the Fresno County Board of Super- He is survived by his beloved children of visors. In this role, Mr. Viveros applied his Mrs. HARTZLER. Mr. Speaker, On Tues- whom he was so proud, governor-elect Gavin unique skillset to meet the various needs of day, December 11, 2018, due to a death in Christopher Newsom and his wife Jennifer the office providing administrative support, my family, I was unable to vote. Had I been Siebel Newsom, and Hilary Callan Newsom present, I would have voted as follows: and her husband, Geoff Callan; his grand- representing the Supervisor at community events, and expanding social media presence on roll call no. 428, YEA; on roll call no. children, Talitha and Siena Callan and Mon- 429, YEA; and on roll call no. 430, YEA, tana, Hunter, Brooklynn and Dutch Newsom; of the Supervisor. his sisters-in-law, Cindy Asner, Cathy In February of 2017, Mr. Viveros drove f cross-country to Washington, D.C. joining my Newsom Goodman, Franza Newsom and Anne TRIBUTE TO CAITRIONA team as Scheduler. As Scheduler, Mr. Viveros Scherer; his brother-in-law, Ronald V. RAFFERTY Pelosi; a passel of nieces and nephews, grand- was not only integral in managing my daily nieces and grand-nephews in the Mohun, schedule but also to the overall function of my Fink, Newsom, Onorato, Pelosi and Scherer office. Mr. Viveros’ ability to connect with oth- HON. DAVID G. VALADAO families; many beloved cousins and rela- ers was evident whenever he interacted with OF CALIFORNIA tions; and his legion of dear friends, includ- constituents or those looking to schedule a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing Gordon and and other, life- meeting by going above and beyond to ac- Wednesday, December 19, 2018 long companions such as Jim Halligan and commodate every request. Beyond sched- John Mallen; his longtime personal assist- uling, Mr. Viveros frequently volunteered his Mr. VALADAO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ant, Lisa Belforte; and so many others. In artistic talents to create digital media content thank Ms. Caitriona Rafferty for her service to addition to his siblings, Bill was predeceased my office and the people of California’s Twen- by his former wife, Tessa Newsom. for many of my social media platforms. Mr. Viveros is also a small business owner, ty First Congressional District. Private services and burial to be held near running Gabriel Cristian Photography in Wash- Ms. Rafferty was born August 7, 1993 in Bill’s longtime home in the community of ington, D.C. and Central California. Outside of Westwood, New Jersey to her parents, Brian Dutch Flat, CA. In lieu of flowers, the family politics, Viveros spends his free time growing and Maria Rafferty. One of four children, suggests donations to the Justice William his business and expanding his portfolio. In Caitriona grew up in Tenafly, New Jersey with Newsom Fund at the San Francisco Founda- addition to photography, Gabriel enjoys graph- her three siblings Ciara, Angela, and Thomas tion (www.justicewilliamnewsomfund.org), who she remains close with today. Growing which will be used to carry on Bill’s legacy ic design, drawing, and interior design. For of environmental stewardship for genera- fun, he enjoys traveling to new cities, hiking, up, Caitriona played an active role in her tions to come, or to your favorite charity. and spending time back home in California church and giving back to the community; at- tending mission trips and making time to be a ‘‘When You to Acheron’s Ugly Water Come with his family. Sunday School teacher. During her time at ... Mr. Viveros’ time with my office will come to an end on January 3, 2019 when I leave my home, she helped repair houses and loved to Then go before them like a royal ghost office as the 116th Congress begins. I have play sports. In high school, Caitriona was cap- And tread like Egypt or like Carthage no doubt he will continue to be successful and tain of the Tenafly Tigers Volleyball team and crowned; grow professionally in his future endeavors. co-captain of the St. Brigid’s Ladies Gaelic Because in your Mortality the most Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues in the Football Junior Team. Her hard work and Of all we may inherit has been found— House of Representatives to dedication to the sport was a driving force that join me in commending Mr. Gabriel Cristian led her fellow teammates to the Junior Gaelic Children for memory: the Faith for pride. Viveros, III for his public service to the people Football Championship and the World Games Good land to leave: and young Love satis- of California’s Central Valley and wishing him Championship in Ireland as a part of the New fied’’ well as he embarks on the next chapter of his York Gaelic Athletic Association ‘‘All Stars’’ Requiescat in pace. life. team.

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