Eng Praises Obama's Pick of San Marino Local

Assemblymember , who represents San Marino and other San Gabriel Valley cities, responded Friday to President Obama’s appointment of San Marino resident John Bryson for Commerce Secretary.

"The San Gabriel Valley can proudly claim John E. Bryson as our native son,” Eng told Patch in an email statement. “As Chairman of Edison International, with a local base in the City of Rosemead; and a resident of San Marino; he is typical of the many success stories of prominent leaders that come from our area and we are proud that President Obama has nominated one of our own to become U.S. Commerce Secretary." 

Eng’s reaction is in contrast to that of some Republicans who want Obama to advance free trade agreements with Colombia, Panama and South Korea before considering a new Commerce Secretary, the Pasadena Star-News reported Tuesday.

"I have known John Bryson for many years and found him to be a thoughtful and hardworking individual," said Rep. David Dreier, R-San Dimas, in an emailed statement reported in the Pasadena Star-News last week. "I am hopeful that Mr. Bryson would agree and pledge to work with the president and the U.S. Senate so that his nomination and the job-creating FTAs can advance as soon as possible."

As , San Marino Mayor Allan Yung declined to comment on the nomination since he felt he was not up to speed on the whole situation.