[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 133 (Thursday, November 18, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2070]
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                        TRIBUTE TO SCOTT EWBANK

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                            HON. ZOE LOFGREN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 18, 2004

  Ms. LOFGREN. Mr. Speaker, today I rise in memory of Scott Ewbank to 
recognize his lifelong achievements and indisputable legacy as a 
respected San Jose lawyer and longtime member of Santa Clara County's 
Juvenile Justice Commission.
  Scott Ewbank was born on August 15, 1947 in Sunnyvale, California. 
Scott attended Stanford University, where he received his bachelor's 
degree in political science in 1969. After college, he volunteered for 
two years with International Volunteer Services (IVS), a non-profit 
group that at the time helped central Vietnam's highland tribes develop 
new agricultural practices. While there, he learned Vietnamese and in 
the mid-1990s served on the IVS board of directors.
  After his return from Vietnam, Scott attended the University of 
Michigan law school, and received his law degree in 1975. He also 
received a master's degree in Southeast Asian studies in 1990 from the 
same university.
  Scott began his solo criminal law practice in San Jose in 1976. He 
was a tough fighter who believed in his young clients, many of them 
charged with felonies.
  Outside of the courtroom, Scott was a volunteer mentor to youths. He 
joined Volunteers in Parole, a non-profit group that helps juvenile 
delinquents by pairing them with adult mentors. He also volunteered as 
an adult chaperon with the Boy Scouts. Scott helped out those in his 
own neighborhood. He spoke up against the proliferation of all kinds of 
group homes and questioned the city's land use ordinances as they 
pertained to potential development nearby.
  It was on Saturday, November 6, 2004 that Scott Ewbank died of 
apparent heart attack while hiking with a Boy Scout troop in Monterey 
County. He was 57 years old.
  Scott Ewbank is survived by his wife Susan Hart, and his children, 
Jack and Anne, all of San Jose; his mother Lois Ewbank of Sunnyvale; 
and his brothers, Gary of Sacramento and Brian of Fresno.
  Mr. Speaker, today we mourn the loss of a role model and a constant 
inspiration. Scott Ewbank's heroic service to our community and 
guidance to individuals inspired many to go beyond their expectations 
and, as a result, contribute to the betterment of our beautiful and 
diverse community in Santa Clara County. Scott was a true hero, in 
every word and action. He was also my friend and neighbor.

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