[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 8 (Friday, January 16, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E76]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING DENISE RUSHING

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, January 16, 2015

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and 
thank Lake County Supervisor Denise Rushing for her eight years of 
dedicated service to the people of Lake County. Supervisor Rushing 
championed countless projects that will improve the long-term vitality 
of our county.
  Supervisor Rushing served as the 3rd District Supervisor for Lake 
County for eight years, during which time she also served as the Chair 
of the Lake County Board of Supervisors. During her years of service, 
Supervisor Rushing was instrumental to implementing and finishing a 
number of projects that will help to protect and sustain our 
environment.
  During her tenure Lake County installed solar power at county 
facilities, such as the jail and wastewater treatment plant. With 
Supervisor Rushing's guidance, the Board of Supervisors transformed the 
unsightly trailer park known as Clark's Island into an eco-park, made 
entirely of natural materials. In fact, Lake County made such 
tremendous advances in its use of solar power and green building 
practices that the county received two California Green Summit 
Environmental Leadership Awards.
  Supervisor Rushing also championed the development of Mount Konocti 
County Park, the Middle Creek Restoration Project and the Konocti 
Regional Trails. Thanks to her fine work, residents of Lake County will 
be better able to enjoy the natural beauty and splendor that our county 
offers for generations to come.
  Mr. Speaker, it is appropriate at this time that we honor and thank 
Supervisor Rushing for her invaluable service to Lake County. Her 
unyielding dedication to protecting and promoting environmental 
sustainability and renewable energy is greatly appreciated by the 
entire community and we wish her the best of luck in her future 
endeavors.

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