[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 120 (Wednesday, July 24, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E760]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                         HONORING SCOTT DE LEON

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 24, 2024

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Scott 
De Leon, an esteemed member of our community. Mr. De Leon is being 
honored for his over twenty-three years of dedicated service with the 
County of Lake and his four decades of contributions to our community.
  Born in Lakeport, California, Mr. De Leon graduated from Clear Lake 
High School as a member of the Class of 1982. Mr. De Leon completed his 
graduate studies at California State University, Chico in 1987 and in 
1991, he earned his Civil Engineering License.
  Following a decade of work for the private sector, including managing 
his own engineering firm, Mr. De Leon returned to the Lake County 
service as Water Resources Director in May of 2010. He held many roles 
in serving Lake County, including Water Resources Director, County 
Roads Commissioner, Community Development Director, and Public Works 
Director. His positive and team-focused leadership aided in the 
development of numerous staff that have become valued leaders of Lake 
County.
  In 2015, Lake County commended his efforts when Mr. De Leon was 
honored for Outstanding Leadership in protecting America's Environment 
and Economy. Mr. De Leon played a pivotal role in reducing invasive-
specifies related risk through Lake County's innovative Quagga and 
Zebra Mussel program, which earned him the ``Outstanding Achievement by 
a Local Government'' Award. In 2022, Mr. De Leon was recognized as the 
County Engineer Association of California's Engineer of the Year, 
culminating years of his dedicated contributions to this organization.
  Mr. De Leon has made impactful contributions to our community, 
providing a great example for all Lake County youth of what can be 
achieved by leveraging experiences gamed through opportunities and 
training for public service. Mr. De Leon is a supportive teacher and 
coach to Lake County youth. He founded Westshore Youth Basketball in 
2007, and as coach led the basketball team at his alma mater, Clear 
Lake High School to great success.
  Mr. De Leon is a proud husband of nearly thirty years to his wife, 
Melody, and is father to their two sons' Joseph and Max.
  Mr Speaker, we thank Mr. De Leon for his dedicated service to our 
community. His passion, leadership, and unwavering commitment to 
service have left an indelible mark on us all. Therefore, it is fitting 
and proper that we honor his retirement here today.

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