[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 61 (Wednesday, April 6, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E362-E363]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING ROY SEKINE FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE COUNTY OF KERN, CALIFORNIA

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                          HON. KEVIN McCARTHY

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, April 6, 2022

  Mr. McCARTHY. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Roy Sekine on his 
retirement from the County of Kern in California after 31 years of 
service to our community.
  A friend and public servant, Roy attended college at California State 
University, Bakersfield, graduating in 1991 with a Bachelor's degree in 
Computer Science. While still a college senior, Roy began working at 
the Kern County Library--which currently serves over 850,000 county 
residents--as a systems coordinator. Maintaining his employment with 
the organization upon graduation, Roy spent the next six years 
transforming the library system. Roy's tireless efforts led to the 
installation of the first public internet terminal at Beale Library, 
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implementation of Netscape browsers throughout the 30 County Library 
Branches, and a swift transition to the electronic book checkout system 
for Kern County residents.
  One year after transferring to the Bakersfield Municipal Court in 
1997, Roy was recruited to the Kern County Department of Child Support 
Services (KCDCSS). Named the Local Area Network Systems Administrator 
for KCDCSS, Roy led critical improvements to the Department's 
technology systems for over 20 years, enabling the organization to 
better assist parents and youth in our community. With a savviness in 
computer networking and operations management, Roy helped start the 
KIDZ Child Support Program and implement the State of California's 
CASES Child Support Program locally. Additionally, when the coronavirus 
pandemic forced KCDCSS operations online, Roy helped County staff work 
through technological issues so they could continue to serve Kern 
County residents in a seamless fashion.
  Roy's service to Kern County is undeniable. In 2020, he was 
recognized with the KCDCSS Values Award for Teamwork for his patience, 
work ethic, and respect for all. On behalf of the 23rd Congressional 
District of California, l want to thank my good friend Roy for his 
unwavering commitment to bettering our community and Kern County 
government that serves many of my constituents. Judy and I wish him the 
best as he enters this new chapter in his life.

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