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Rockland council issues proclamation honoring late Rep. Doug LaMalfa
Summary
Rockland City Council issued a proclamation honoring the life and service of U.S. Rep. Doug LaMalfa and heard tributes from councilmembers, staff and family representatives; residents offered public remembrances during the public‑comment portion of the meeting.
The Rockland City Council opened its Jan. 27 meeting with a proclamation honoring the late U.S. Rep. Doug LaMalfa and extended condolences to his family.
Councilmembers and staff gave personal recollections about LaMalfa’s constituent outreach and long relationship with communities in Northern California. Councilmember Janda and others recalled LaMalfa’s frequent district visits and willingness to meet constituents personally; Vice Mayor Holden and Councilmember Gallardo also noted LaMalfa’s work on agriculture, natural‑resource issues and disaster recovery. David Morgan, a regional deputy director who attended the meeting, thanked the council for the recognition and for LaMalfa’s longstanding attention to local concerns.
A family representative and several residents spoke during the public comment period, describing the memorial service and recounting personal stories. The council closed the proclamations segment with a moment of silence and recessed for a five‑minute break before moving to scheduled public hearings.
The proclamation, as read by the presiding official, recognized LaMalfa’s service as U.S. representative for California’s 1st Congressional District and his earlier service in the state assembly and senate; family members and regional staff thanked the council for the memorial acknowledgment.
