[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 6 (Wednesday, January 18, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E29-E30]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  CONGRATULATING STEVE COSTA ON HIS TENURE AS STATE PRESIDENT OF THE 
                   CABRILLO CIVIC CLUBS OF CALIFORNIA

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                             HON. JIM COSTA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 18, 2012

  Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to extend my sincerest 
congratulations to Scott Costa, as he concludes his tenure as State 
President of the Cabrillo Civic Clubs of California. This prestigious 
organization is one of California's oldest and largest groups committed 
to promoting and preserving the memory of John Rodrigues Cabrillo, who 
discovered our great State in 1542. Scott's dedication to the Cabrillo 
Clubs, community service, and education makes him a role model and a 
source of pride for our community.
  Scott grew up in southern California and graduated from Antelope 
Valley High School. Upon completion of his studies, Scott pursued a 
career in the hospitality industry, where he managed and sold hotel 
properties in El Paso, Texas, as well as Sacramento and Fresno, 
California. Not only is Scott a successful and savvy businessman, he is 
also a tireless advocate for the people of our community and 
California.
  Demonstrating his commitment to community service, Scott joined 
Sacramento Civic Club No. 5 in 1999 as an Honorary Member. Honorary 
Members are recognized for having made ``outstanding contributions to 
the welfare and advancement of the Portuguese in California.'' In 2005, 
he became an Affiliate Member, and was eventually eligible to serve as 
a subordinate club officer. Scott was elected to serve as President of 
the Sacramento Club and completed five consecutive terms. An Active 
Member of the Cabrillo Civic Club by 2008, Scott was elected 2nd Vice 
President at the State Council Convention in 2009, which led to the 
State Presidency in 2011.
  Continuing its long tradition under Scott's leadership, the Cabrillo 
Clubs of California have proudly served California's students by 
providing over 175 $500 scholarships to high school seniors throughout 
the State. In addition, members have volunteered over 130,000 hours in 
a year.
  Scott Costa is the proud father of Kay Lee Hinds and Rebecca Jackson 
of Austin, Texas; Billy Ingraham of Seattle, Washington; and Lisa and 
Michael Gavin of San Jose, California, grandfather of seven, and soon-
to-be great-grandfather of one. He has lived at the Costa Family Farm 
since 2002 and has become proficient in the farming of a vineyard.
  Mr. Speaker, I applaud Scott for his diligent work and many years of 
dedicated service to the Cabrillo Civic Clubs of California. I invite 
my colleagues to join me in recognizing Scott Costa's commitment, 
dedication, and success and wish him well as he embarks on new 
endeavors.

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