[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 200 (Thursday, December 7, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1668]
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                       RECOGNIZING LANCE LINARES

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                           HON. JIMMY PANETTA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 7, 2017

  Mr. PANETTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. Lance Linares 
on the occasion of his retirement as CEO of the Community Foundation of 
Santa Cruz County after twenty-two years in the position. Lance's 
career began at KUSP, a Christian music broadcasting station in the 
area. Following his time at KUSP, Lance found his home at the Community 
Foundation of Santa Cruz County. The Community Foundation of Santa Cruz 
County helps non-profit agencies establish the funds they need in order 
to serve their communities. Under his leadership, the Community 
Foundation of Santa Cruz County's work has supported the arts, 
education, health, human services, environmental advocacy, and disaster 
relief.
   Under Lance's leadership, the Community Foundation of Santa Cruz 
County grew from $6 million in assets at the start of his tenure to 
over $100 million in assets. Lance's ability to connect charitable and 
community oriented organizations with funds is just one example of his 
successes. He maintains that his efforts would not have been possible 
without the Santa Cruz community's support and charitable character. 
Many local philanthropic organizations who benefit from this support, 
such as the Jack and Peggy Baskin Center for Philanthropy, Healthy Kids 
Initiative, and Second Harvest Food Bank stand as a testament to these 
efforts. Lance's support of impact investment also helps support small 
businesses which ultimately expand and foster economic growth in the 
community. As the representative for the 20th Congressional District of 
California, I am deeply grateful for Lance's commitment to serving our 
communities.
   I would like to personally congratulate Mr. Linares on his well-
earned retirement and wish him the best with his future endeavors. Mr. 
Speaker, I ask that my colleagues in the House join me in 
congratulating Mr. Lance Linares for his twenty-two years of service to 
the community of Santa Cruz and for bettering the lives of numerous 
individuals through the projects he has supported during his tenure.

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