[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 209 (Thursday, December 10, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1129]
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                     HONORING SUPERVISOR ROB BROWN

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 10, 2020

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor 
Supervisor Rob Brown for more than 20 years of dedicated public service 
in Lake County on the occasion of his retirement. In his five terms as 
County Supervisor, he has displayed a practical, sensible approach to 
leadership that has endeared him to his colleagues and constituents.
  A Lake County native, Supervisor Brown has made it his mission to 
address the most important issues facing his life-long home. In 
response to the devastating 2015 Valley Fire, he stepped up to lead the 
county's response and recovery efforts and personally oversaw the 
evacuation of Clearlake Riviera when law enforcement was overstrained. 
Never a man to leave things unfinished, he spearheaded extended land 
management assistance under the Benefit Zone initiative and brought 
volunteers together under the ``1,000 Hands Project'' to mitigate 
future wildfire risks. When the Coronavirus pandemic threatened lives 
and livelihoods, he once again rose to the challenge, developing plans 
to distribute more than $1 million in CARES Act funding to businesses 
in need.
  Even in more certain times, Supervisor Brown never became complacent, 
tirelessly pursuing projects to benefit his constituents. He was 
instrumental in securing private funding for the construction of the 
Children's Multi-Disciplinary Interview Center for the District 
Attorney's Office, which has gained recognition as a powerful tool to 
improve child welfare. Always attuned to the need to preserve our 
natural and historic heritage, he led the acquisition of Mt. Konocti as 
a County Park and the establishment of the Ely Stage Stop Agricultural 
Museum. Even while working diligently to accomplish these goals, 
Supervisor Brown made a name for himself as a uniquely humorous, 
compassionate community member, partner, father, and grandfather.
  Madam Speaker, Supervisor Rob Brown has distinguished himself as a 
civic leader with integrity, intellect, and savvy. It is therefore 
fitting and proper that we honor him here today.

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