[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 46 (Tuesday, March 15, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E258]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING CARMEL ANGELO

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                           HON. JARED HUFFMAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 15, 2022

  Mr. HUFFMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the significant 
career and accomplishments of Ms. Carmel Angelo on the occasion of her 
retirement from the County of Mendocino as Chief Executive Officer 
(CEO).
  Ms. Angelo was hired to be the director of Health and Human Services 
and Assistant CEO for Mendocino County in 2007. Just three years later, 
she was appointed to serve as County CEO by the Mendocino County Board 
of Supervisors in 2010, becoming the first woman to hold the County's 
top executive position.
  Throughout her 15-year tenure, Ms. Angelo was a strong advocate for 
Mendocino County, and she was well-respected for her ability to address 
the unique challenges facing rural counties. As CEO, she led the County 
through a fiscal crisis and provided effective leadership during 
multiple fire and flood disasters. Drawing on her experience in health 
and human services, she navigated the public health response to the 
global pandemic of COVID-19 with skill.
  Ms. Angelo's advocacy for rural counties extended beyond Mendocino 
County through her leadership work with multiple statewide 
associations. She served on the California Association of County 
Executives (CACE) as a member and president, earning the 2021 
President's CACE Award. In addition, her efforts with the Rural County 
Representatives of California (RCRC) resulted in the 2018 RCRC 
President's Award, and her work with California State Association of 
Counties (CSAC) was honored with its 2019 CSAC Circle of Service Award.
  Madam Speaker, Carmel Angelo's career is a sterling example of 
service and dedication to improving the effectiveness of local 
government and meeting the needs of rural communities. Please join me 
in honoring Carmel Angelo on the occasion of her retirement, and in 
wishing her the best of luck in her future endeavors.

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