On Monday, April 22^nd, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) joined the City of Pleasanton to announce the opening of the Pleasanton Civic Center, a project that is 17 years in the making and will provide the city with a remodeled civic center and library. 

“We are here today to celebrate the grand opening of the Pleasanton Civic Center and library and congratulate the community for this milestone in civic life,” said Congressman Cuellar.  “The Civic center and library represent the uniqueness of the Pleasanton community and amazing growth that the community has undergone.  I wish the Pleasanton community many years of happy gatherings and successful events here.”

Rep. Cuellar presented a flag flown over the United States Capitol to the City of Pleasanton at the opening of the new Civic Center.

“I appreciate the opportunity provide a quote/thought on our Civic Center and Library,” said Clinton J. Powell, Mayor of the City of Pleasanton. “The completion of our Civic Center and Library is a testament to the determination of the City of Pleasanton’s citizens, city employees, and city council.  In the beginning the project had the council and citizens split.  In the end, we all came together and the result is a beautified downtown with a functional facility.  For years to come we look forward to enjoying the Civic Center/Library complex.”

This Civic Center and library includes 12,000 square feet of space and designed to host seminars, conventions, and educational programs. The Civic Center already has 24 events booked so far for the first month.

On the east side of the library is an outdoor Freedom Center, which contains a memorial honoring those who have paid the ultimate price serving our country. The 5 red sandstone walls each have one of the 5 military emblems from branches of service.

Click HERE for a full photo album from the event.