[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 65 (Friday, May 1, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E646]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO SCOTT A. BAILEY

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                            HON. KEN CALVERT

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 1, 2015

  Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and pay tribute to 
Scott A. Bailey, an individual whose dedication and contributions to 
the community of Moreno Valley, California are exceptional. Moreno 
Valley has been fortunate to have dynamic and dedicated people who 
willingly and unselfishly give their time and talent and make their 
communities a better place to live and work. Scott Bailey is one of 
these individuals.
  After graduating from Moreno Valley High School as an Eagle Scout, 
Scott married his wife Beverly and started working as an electrician in 
1981. The couple had three children, bought a home in Moreno Valley, 
and had humble, yet unselfishly universal dreams about putting their 
children through college and saving enough to retire easily. Living in 
the economy of the early nineties, Scott and Beverly brainstormed about 
the best options to keep her from returning to her job in real estate 
and decided to start their own electrical contracting business out of 
their own home.
  The Baileys had a remarkable vision to create a construction company 
based on an unwavering commitment to quality and not only did they 
achieve this goal, but by doing so, everything else seemed to fall into 
line. Stronghold Engineering built a solid reputation as the go to 
contractor for civil, design/build, and high voltage electrical 
projects on both a national and international level. This allowed the 
company to become ranked and win several awards.
  Scott is responsible for day-to-day operations as the Chief Operating 
Officer and supports all Stronghold Engineering field personnel, 
resources, and projects. Over the course of the company's 23-year 
history, he has managed and directed over 450 projects, with the 
average project sizes ranging from $500,000 to well over $100,000,000.
  Scott has always been a hands-on manager making visits to each 
project site ensuring only the best quality and safety standards are 
met whether he's making trips to Europe, South Africa, Russia, Canada, 
or Mexico, he remains humble and true to his roots by giving back to 
the world community as well as his own. Scott has chaired the ABC Craft 
Championships Committee, has helped in the rebuilding efforts in 
devastated New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina, and in Mexico, helped 
to build an orphanage for at risk children. Stronghold recently donated 
all labor in helping two local Riverside churches switch to solar 
energy.
  In light of all Scott Bailey has done for the community of Moreno 
Valley, it is clear that he deserves the Distinguished Citizen Award. 
Scott's tireless passion for the community has contributed immensely to 
the betterment of Moreno Valley, California. He has been the heart and 
soul of many community projects, and I am proud to call him a fellow 
community member, American and friend. I know that many community 
members are grateful for his service and salute him as he receives this 
prestigious award.

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