[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 102 (Wednesday, June 15, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E627]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




TRIBUTE TO DEE LACEY--CALIFORNIA'S 24TH CONGRESSIONAL WOMAN OF THE YEAR

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                         HON. SALUD O. CARBAJAL

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 15, 2022

  Mr. CARBAJAL. Madam Speaker, each year, through the Women of the Year 
Award, my office extends special recognition to women on the Central 
Coast who have made a difference in our community. I would like to 
recognize one outstanding Woman of the Year Award recipient, Dee Lacey 
of Paso Robles, California.
  A longtime Paso Robles resident and leader in San Luis Obispo County, 
Dee Lacey is dedicated to Paso Robles and the surrounding county. Her 
extensive efforts contribute to Paso Robles's strong sense of community 
and tradition.
  San Luis Obispo County was built on a bustling agriculture industry 
in which Dee is an active leader. She has co-owned Lacey Livestock 
since 1963, maintaining a cattle ranch while serving terms on the San 
Luis Obispo County Farm Bureau Board of Directors, the California Mid 
State Fair Board of Directors and as president of both the San Luis 
Obispo County Cattle Women's Association and the California Cattle 
Women's Association. Dee's advocacy has been vital to promoting the SLO 
County beef industry raising awareness of activities that impact ranch 
life and helping to preserve the local agricultural heritage that 
shaped the county.
  Dee's civic engagement stretches beyond the agriculture industry and 
over 50 years, beginning with the local school board. She is determined 
to provide quality education for San Luis Obispo County residents of 
all ages, in school and out. In addition to 20 years of service on the 
Paso Robles School Board, Dee has served on the Cuesta Community 
College District Board of Trustees and the Cuesta College Foundation 
Board of Directors. Dee was also a founding member of the Paso Robles 
Library Foundation and the Paso Robles Children's Museum.
  Dee's passion for her community is further highlighted by her 
leadership and continued involvement in countless organizations. From 
the San Luis Obispo Community Foundation, the San Luis Obispo County 
Botanical Foundation and Community Action Partnership of San Luis 
Obispo, Dee is committed to creating opportunity across the community. 
She co-chaired the Paso Robles 125th Anniversary celebration and 
Studios on the Park, events that celebrate the best of Paso Robles. For 
her continued dedication, she has already been recognized as Paso 
Robles Citizen of Year, San Luis Obispo County Cattle Woman of the 
Year, and the 33rd Assembly District Woman of the Year for 2005. Dee's 
lifetime of service to Paso Robles and the San Luis Obispo County 
community is an inspiration to women and men throughout the district. 
Dee's tireless work sets a sterling example for a community of cattle 
ranchers as well as students and activists across the county. She is a 
worthy candidate for this honor and a role model for community leaders 
of all kinds.
  I am honored to recognize Dee Lacey for her continued commitment to 
San Luis Obispo County. I ask all Members to join me today in honoring 
an exceptional woman of California's 24th Congressional District, Dee 
Lacey, for her incredible service to her community.

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