[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 163 (2017), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 4840]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING MS. MADELENE LYON

                                 ______
                                 

                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, March 24, 2017

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Ms. 
Madelene Lyon, whom I have named Woman of the Year in Lake County, 
California. For more than six decades, Ms. Lyon has selflessly offered 
both her time and talents to the community. Her leadership serves as an 
inspiration to many in our community, especially her five children, 
nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
  After graduating from Kelseyville High School in 1950, Ms. Lyon 
attended UC Davis, where she studied Home Economics. Following a brief 
period of substitute teaching, Ms. Lyon became the Owner and Operator 
of Konocti Catering from 1982 until 2014. Since then she has generously 
used her superb culinary skills to help those in need, volunteering at 
the Kelseyville Food Pantry and at the Annual Hospice three-day 
Bereavement Camp where she prepared food for the numerous campers and 
staff.
  Beginning in the late 1960s, Ms. Lyon and her late husband, Walt, 
became active members in the Lake County agricultural community. 
Together they raised walnuts, pears and wine grapes, while also working 
in the sheds during the harvest. In addition, Mr. and Ms. Lyon actively 
participated in the planning and construction of the Education Pavilion 
at Clear Lake State Park.
  Ms. Lyon has contributed to our community's growth through her 
extensive volunteer work at organizations such as the March of Dimes 
Lake County, where she served as the Chair and Executive Board Member 
for eighteen years. She also filled multiple roles for the Redbud 
Audubon Society, serving as Conservation Chair and Chair for both the 
Bird Count Dinner and Annual Dinner. Additionally, Ms. Lyon draws on 
her extensive experience with education in her seat on the Lake County 
Board of Education.
  Mr. Speaker, Madelene Lyon is a community leader and mentor who 
continues to contribute tirelessly to Lake County's progress and 
success. Therefore, it is fitting and proper that we honor her here 
today.

                          ____________________