[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 58 (Wednesday, April 3, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E396]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              HONORING THE LIFE OF LEON ARTHUR BELLOT, JR.

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                           HON. NEAL P. DUNN

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, April 3, 2019

  Mr. DUNN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Leon 
Arthur Bellot, Jr. who passed away on Saturday, February 23, 2019 at 
the age of 67. Mr. Bellot was born and raised in Dixie County, Florida 
and has held a multitude of roles in Dixie County throughout his 
lifetime--each of them with the main purpose of serving others.
  His love for education and investing in children was one of the many 
passions that Mr. Bellot dedicated his life to. A graduate of Dixie 
County High School, Mr. Bellot would return to this same school to not 
only teach, but also to hold the title of Assistant Principal and Dean 
of Students.
  He protected the citizens of Dixie County through his service as a 
volunteer fireman, Assistant Fire Chief for the Cross City Fire 
Department, and through his role with Dixie County Emergency Services. 
He would even go on to become the first Emergency Services Director for 
Dixie County in 1975. Mr. Bellot served in the capacity of Emergency 
Services Director for 24 years before also becoming the first County 
Administrator for Dixie County.
  Throughout his career and community involvement, there was always one 
aspect of Mr. Bellot's life that would remain constant--his love and 
commitment to the Lord God our Savior. Mr. Bellot was a member of the 
Faith Baptist Church where he dedicated his time to the church as a 
Deacon.
  Madam Speaker, please join me in honoring the life of a courageous 
educator, protector, and leader who will be missed by many, Mr. Leon 
Arthur Bellot.

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