[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 151 (Tuesday, September 19, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H4389]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                           HONORING LISA ECK

  The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Langworthy). The Chair recognizes the 
gentleman from California (Mr. Kiley) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. KILEY. Mr. Speaker, I am taking a moment to recognize a cheerful, 
spirited, and vibrant community member residing in my district, Ms. 
Lisa Eck, for her 40 years of public service at the downtown Roseville 
library.
  Ms. Eck embarked on her journey as a young teen, starting at the 
library as a quotidian shelver in 1983. In her tenure, she has become 
one of the most beloved librarians in our region.
  She is well known for her ability to captivate the magic of childhood 
through her lively readings. Dressing in full costume and performing 
books theatrically are just some of the ways that she captures the 
attention and adoration of Roseville children and residents.
  Ms. Eck's determination and dedication to bringing these stories to 
life knows no bounds, and her unique approach makes her storytime 
sessions a cherished tradition. Her special touch reaches all 
generations, as she has marked the lives of tens of thousands of people 
over the years.
  Ms. Eck has an unfaltering commitment to promoting literacy and 
educational opportunities for our local youth, and her efforts have 
made an indelible impact in our communities.
  As a former English teacher, I understand the importance of 
developing a love for reading in students and value the efforts of 
those like Ms. Eck to foster that passion through her creative and 
innovative storytelling abilities.
  Therefore, on behalf of the United States House of Representatives, I 
am pleased to join the Roseville community in celebrating and 
recognizing Ms. Lisa Eck for her four decades of leadership as a 
librarian and her continued commitment to inspiring children and adults 
alike with a desire for knowledge and learning.


          Celebrating Virginia Lakes Resort 100th Anniversary

  Mr. KILEY. Mr. Speaker, I am taking a moment to recognize the 
centennial anniversary of a special business in my district, the 
Virginia Lakes Resort in the heart of the High Sierra, located in Mono 
County, California.
  In 1923, Walter Foster and Charles Foster signed an agreement with 
the Forestry Department to build a fish camp at Virginia Lakes. After 
the first year of operation, Walter Foster and his wife, Anita, became 
the sole owners and operated the business for 30 years.
  They quickly found success, as within the first 5 years of the 
business they built several cabins that housed guests such as Hollywood 
stars Fred MacMurray, Betty White, and Lon Cheney. They are also known 
for hosting the 1938 USC football team for training before the team 
went on to win a national championship.
  The resort had a few different owners, such as the Coopers and Bill 
Newman, before the current owners, John and Carolyn Webb, began their 
journey in 1974. The Webbs will celebrate their 50-year anniversary as 
owners next year and are well known by others for their commitment to 
community engagement and dedication to providing an exceptional 
experience for their visitors.
  Today, the Virginia Lakes Resort offers key amenities such as rental 
cabins, boat rentals, tackle shop, and a cafe. Visitors enjoy the 
stunning scenery of the Sierra Nevadas while participating in a variety 
of recreational activities at the resort, such as camping, fishing, and 
hiking.
  Therefore, on behalf of the United States House of Representatives, I 
am honored to recognize the Virginia Lakes Resort for their 100-year 
anniversary and commend them for their significant contributions 
throughout the years to their community and the local economy.


                         Thanking Jaime Robles

  Mr. KILEY. Mr. Speaker, I recognize an exemplary individual who 
interned in my district office this summer.
  Jaime Robles ensured that people's voices were heard, by taking down 
their concerns and sharing them with me. He even helped people renew 
their passport and access the services and benefits they are entitled 
to receive from the Federal Government.
  Jaime is a recent graduate of Sierra College in Rocklin and will be 
attending UC Berkeley in the spring to major in economics. He served as 
vice president and student senator of the Sierra College Student 
Senate, vice president of student engagement for the social science 
club, and is a Phi Theta Kappa honor society member. Jaime is also 
bilingual, and I have repeatedly been impressed with his ability to 
utilize that skill and serve our Spanish-speaking constituents.
  Mr. Speaker, Jaime has been a pleasure to have in my office and, like 
all our interns, has been a tremendous help to me and my team in 
serving the people of the Third Congressional District of California. I 
am incredibly grateful that he chose to invest his time and talents 
with us.
  On behalf of the United States House of Representatives, I thank 
Jaime for his commitment to public service.

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