[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 176 (Monday, December 7, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1721]
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                        HONORING GEORGE H. RYDER

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, December 7, 2015

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
and honor George H. Ryder, of the Lake County Board of Education, who 
is retiring after 39 years of dedicated public service.
  In 1974, Mr. Ryder joined the Konocti Unified School Board of 
Trustees, a post he held until 1979. Subsequently, on December 10, 
1981, he assumed office as a member of the Lake County Board of 
Education. In his 34 years on the Board, Mr. Ryder served numerous 
times as both President and Vice-President, and consistently provided 
the board with tremendous leadership, unshakeable poise and thoughtful 
recommendations.
  In total, Mr. Ryder has dedicated 39 years of service to the children 
of Lake County and the surrounding areas. He has demonstrated an 
unmatched commitment to education, children, and community service, and 
has touched the lives of countless young people. Mr. Ryder's community 
has benefitted enormously from his efforts.
  Mr. Speaker, George H. Ryder has had a long and uncommonly 
distinguished career in public service. December 9, 2015 marks his 
final day as a member of the Lake County Board of Education, and it is 
fitting and proper that we honor him here today. We wish him the best 
in retirement.

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