[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 153 (Monday, September 25, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1260]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        HONORING THE LIFE OF MR. HOBART KELLISTON McDOWELL, III

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                             HON. TED LIEU

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 25, 2017

  Mr. TED LIEU of California. Mr Speaker, I rise to celebrate the life 
of Hobart Kelliston McDowell, III--a beloved husband, father, and 
grandfather--who passed away on September 9, 2017 at the age of 64.
  Known to his family and friends as Kelly, Hobart grew up in Northern 
Virginia on a horse farm and attended Deerfield Academy in 
Massachusetts. In 1974, Hobart graduated from Stanford University with 
a degree in Economics and Political Science. He received his juris 
doctorate from UCLA Law School in 1977 and practiced law in Southern 
California for 30 years.
  Hobart later moved to El Segundo where he served as Treasurer of the 
Chamber of Commerce and on the El Segundo Investment Advisory 
Committee. He was elected to City Council for the City of El Segundo in 
1988 and served as a member for 12 years. In 2004, he was elected Mayor 
of the City of El Segundo and fought tirelessly on behalf of his 
constituents for six years. Hobart was instrumental in addressing 
issues pertaining to the Los Angeles International Airport's 
modernization plan and was a powerful voice in protecting the Los 
Angeles Air Force Base by highlighting its importance to the South Bay. 
During this time, Hobart also served as Chairman of the Consortium of 
Cities where he worked closely with city officials on multiple planning 
projects. He was deeply committed to ensuring that El Segundo residents 
had a voice at the decision-making table. After his retirement as 
Mayor, Hobart continued to be involved in the region as the Executive 
Director of the Independent Cities Association, a non-profit group 
consisting of 32 cities in Southern California
  Hobart is survived by his wife Lisa, his son Kelliston, his brothers 
Josh and Robert, his sister Tina and his step-grandchildren, Tommy, 
Ruby and Tanner. I hope that his family will take comfort in the 
incredible legacy that he established as a dedicated community leader. 
May his memory be a blessing to us all.

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