[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 163 (2017), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 9814]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING PAUL AND SHERY LOEWEN

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 23, 2017

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Paul 
and Shery Loewen, from Lakeport, California, upon their retirement from 
an exemplary career in the field of aviation.
  Mr. Loewen was born in Amarillo, Texas, and moved to southern 
California with his family when he was five years old. He attended 
Glendale College where he earned his Airplane and Powerplant License, 
learned to fly and met Shery--whom he married in 1964. Mr. and Mrs. 
Loewen moved to our district in the early 1970s. In 1975, the Loewens 
established Lake Aero Styling and Repair, providing dozens of local men 
and women in our community with highly skilled jobs.
  Mr. and Mrs. Loewen have sold Lake Aero Styling and Repair and are 
retiring after decades of developing and selling unique aircraft 
modifications. They are being honored by the Lake County Airmen's 
Association (LCAA) at Lampson Field this summer. Their products have a 
world-renowned reputation for quality and reliability. Thousands of 
Mooney Aircraft planes bear one or more of their modifications. These 
parts proved so successful that the manufacturer, Mooney International, 
later incorporated the modifications on its factory models. 
Additionally, Mooney Aircraft International awarded Mr. Loewen the 
Charles Taylor Award, which is an award given to senior mechanics who 
have led excellent careers.
  Paul and Shery Loewen are also prominent members of our community. 
Mr. Loewen served as president of the Lake County Airmen's Association, 
and Mrs. Loewen held the role of secretary. While serving as president 
of the LCAA, Mr. Loewen organized and staged several successful Lampson 
Field Air Fairs. They have also produced several pilot-oriented travel 
videos entitled Flying the America's.
  Mr. Speaker, Mr. and Mrs. Loewen have created their own business and 
have contributed to our Lakeport community as industry leaders, job 
creators and community volunteers. It is with great pride that I honor 
Paul and Shery Loewen today and extend our best wishes for an enjoyable 
retirement.

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