[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 148 (Monday, November 15, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1883]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING MAYOR CLAUDE A. ``BUD'' LEWIS

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                         HON. BRIAN P. BILBRAY

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, November 15, 2010

  Mr. BILBRAY. Madam Speaker, today I rise to honor the Mayor of 
Carlsbad, Claude A. ``Bud'' Lewis. Mr. Lewis has dedicated over 36 
years of his life to public service in the Carlsbad community. After 
serving our great country during the Korean War as a United States 
Marine, he spent 34 years as an award-winning high school teacher at 
Carlsbad High School. After witnessing the apathy of his students and 
community to their local government, he decided to set an example and 
run for public office. In 1970, Mr. Lewis began his public service as a 
city council member serving for 16 years before becoming the Mayor of 
Carlsbad, a position he has held for 24 years. Mr. Lewis' dedication to 
ingenuity and focus on the future is honored by his numerous awards and 
accomplishments.
  Mayor Lewis' ability to create and implement long-term goals has 
allowed for Carlsbad's economy to thrive and attract new high-tech and 
environmentally conscientious industries. In this vein, he was the 
first in his region to implement an award-winning and forward-thinking 
``Growth Management Plan,'' which focuses on sustainability and growth 
far into the future. Mayor Lewis' determination to think of tomorrow 
has also enabled Carlsbad to be prepared for extreme drought in 
California. Moreover, he was the first Carlsbad Chairman of the San 
Diego County Water Board and merged the Carlsbad Municipal Water 
District with the City of Carlsbad to provide a more efficient use of 
the city's precious water resources. In doing so, Mayor Lewis has taken 
steps to protect the local ecosystem, especially the city's lagoons, so 
that it will thrive for future generations.
  Mayor Lewis' forward thinking transformed his community into the 
``Jewel of North County'' and his changes and ideas will continue to 
bring Carlsbad benefits in the future as it has today. His dedication 
to public service is an inspiration to all citizens and is both 
commendable and honorable. Madam Speaker, I'm proud to call Bud a 
friend and I wish him well during his much deserved retirement. North 
County San Diego will miss him.

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