[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 158 (Tuesday, October 1, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1237]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING THE SERVICE OF JEFFREY JEWELL

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                          HON. MARK DeSAULNIER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, October 1, 2019

  Mr. DeSAULNIER. Madam Speaker, I rise today with Congressmen Mike 
Thompson, Jerry McNerney, John Garamendi, and Eric Swalwell to 
recognize the service of long-time community advocate and veteran, 
Jeffrey Jewell.
  Jeffs commitment to service was apparent throughout his life and 
career. Upon graduating high school, Jeff enlisted in the Air Force. 
While stationed in Japan, he taught English to Japanese businessmen and 
volunteered for Big Brothers, Scouting Leadership, and the Suicide 
Hotline. After his service, Jeff earned his bachelor's degree in human 
relations and Master's in Public Administration from Golden Gate 
University in San Francisco. He also later received a Master's in 
Psychology from Chapman University.
  Jeff applied his education and experience in the armed services to 
aid veterans in the Bay Area. In 1991, he started as a volunteer with 
veteran organizations in Contra Costa and Solano Counties. Jeff was the 
past commander in Vacaville of the Disabled American Veterans, American 
Legion, United Veterans Memorial Association, and past chairman of the 
Vacaville Veterans Building Association.
  In 2001, Jeff began working for the Department of Veterans Affairs 
Concord Veterans Center as a therapist for combat veterans and for 
families that lost loved ones in Iraq and Afghanistan. Jeff also served 
on the Department of Veterans Affairs National Homeless Veterans 
Working Group and helped veterans find housing and integrate back into 
society. Jeff became the Director of the Sacramento Veterans Center in 
March 2010 and returned to the Concord Vet Center a few years later to 
serve as Director.
  Jeff has given so much back to veterans across the country and in 
Contra Costa County--something our community is incredibly grateful 
for. I join with Congressman Mike Thompson, Jerry McNerney, John 
Garamendi, and Eric Swalwell in thanking Jeff for his sacrifices for 
our nation and wishing him great luck and joy in retirement.

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