[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 157 (Friday, September 27, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1222]
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                         HONORING DAVID DEMANT

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                           HON. JARED HUFFMAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 27, 2019

  Mr. HUFFMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of David 
Demant, who has the honor of being named Humboldt County Citizen of the 
Year for 2019. Mr. Demant's contributions to the local community are 
exemplary.
  Mr. Demant has been engaged in civic issues since childhood. He 
joined the newly formed Environmental Club at his middle school in 
1969, and wrote his first opinion letter to his Congressman in 7th 
grade. His activism grew into adulthood when he joined the Friends of 
the Eel River and became an active union member.
  Mr. Demant has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music Education and a 
teaching credential from Humboldt State University. He was named 
Outstanding Music Educator of the Year in 2005 from the California 
Music Educator Association, North Coast Section, and he has taught 
music to North Coast residents ranging from preschool to community 
college. He has spent over three decades working and educating students 
in both public and private schools. He served as president of the 
Eureka Teachers Association, and he played a pivotal role in the annual 
Labor Day Picnic over many years. Mr. Demant is active in community 
organizations including the Humboldt and Del Norte County Central Labor 
Council, organizes local marches, and still finds time to sing to 
Humboldt County residents in care homes each week.
  Mr. Demant has dedicated his life to public service and community 
improvement. Madam Speaker, please join me in expressing deep 
appreciation for David Demant's commitment to bettering his community 
and congratulating him on his service to the North Coast.

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