[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 28 (Tuesday, February 23, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E199]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         LAKE ARROWHEAD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO HOST AWARDS GALA

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                             HON. PAUL COOK

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 23, 2016

  Mr. COOK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in special recognition of the 
Lake Arrowhead Chamber of Commerce Awards Gala that was held on 
February 20, 2016. Lake Arrowhead is an unincorporated mountain 
community in San Bernardino County and is located in my district.
  This year, Billie and Harold Weiss will be honored as ``Citizens of 
the Year'' for their contributions to their community. This amazing 
couple volunteers countless hours to several organizations, including 
Meals on Wheels, Arrowhead Arts Association, Operation Provider, and 
the Rim of the World School District. I would like to thank Billie and 
Harold for the positive influence they've provided mountain residents.
  I would like to congratulate LouEddie's Pizza for receiving 
recognition as the ``Business of the Year.'' Located in Skyforest, 
LouEddie's is not only well known for their delicious cuisine but also 
for their contributions to local causes, which include the Skyforest 
Festival and the Special Olympian dinner.
  Finally, it is an honor to recognize the Rim Educational Foundation 
as the ``Non-Profit of the Year.'' Founded in 1987, the foundation 
raises money for local schools to cover gaps in state public education 
funding. Last year the foundation raised $450,000, with 75 percent of 
those funds going directly to classrooms and the remainder was donated 
to the Advancement through Individual Determination (AVID) program. 
This certainly is a remarkable achievement. Congratulations to all the 
honorees who make the 8th Congressional District of California a 
special place to live.

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