March 18, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E359 perseverance. It is essential students at all role model for women in corporate America, versity Law Alumni. At the University of Dela- levels strive to make the most of their edu- who is retiring after a remarkable career at ware, the John L. Weinberg Center and Cor- cation and develop a work ethic which will Chevron Corporation that spanned four dec- porate Governance is lucky to have her on the guide them for the rest of their lives. ades. For the last 20 years, Lydia served as advisory board. I extend my deepest congratulations to Rob- the Corporate Secretary and Chief Govern- In her retirement, she will undoubtedly enjoy ert Chrysafis for winning the Arvada Wheat ance Officer. In addition, she served as the more time with her husband Charles Doyle Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. secretary of the board, the Executive Com- and their three children Bion, Jason and Lou- I have no doubt he will exhibit the same dedi- mittee and the Board Nominating and Govern- ise. cation and character in all of his future accom- ance Committee. Mr. Speaker, I ask the House of Represent- plishments. Lydia’s history with Chevron dates back to atives to rise with me to honor an amazing f 1977 when she originally joined as a contract woman whom Chevron named its first woman attorney. She then worked as a legislative rep- officer, whom the San Francisco Business CELEBRATING CARLOS resentative in Washington, D.C. from 1981– Times named one of the most influential busi- VILLARREAL 1985, and a senior management and tax nesswomen in the Bay Area for eight con- counsel in the tax department from 1985– secutive years, and whom I feel humbled to HON. HENRY CUELLAR 1995. count as a dear friend and irreplaceable ad- OF Lydia’s competent, calm and clear advice viser. Lydia Beebe is a role model for women IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES has earned her the trust and admiration of the and men everywhere. I am honored to con- Wednesday, March 18, 2015 Board of Directors senior management at gratulate her on her retirement from Chevron Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Chevron. Her leadership style has also earned on the eve of the 26th PBWC conference. celebrate a noteworthy American: Carlos her my trust and admiration. I had the great f privilege of working with Lydia Beebe on the Villarreal. From April of 2007 until 2014, Mr. RECOGNIZING LANCASTER HIGH Villarreal served as City Manager of Laredo, Board of Directors of PBWC, the Professional Business Women of California, an organiza- SCHOOL, TEXAS’S 2015 CLASS 5A Texas. In his own words, he worked diligently STATE BASKETBALL CHAMPIONS to ‘‘shape the growth and prosperity of [his] tion I founded 26 years ago to give women a community.’’ platform to connect and help each other grow Carlos Villarreal graduated from Texas A&M and thrive. Lydia helped guide PBWC from HON. University with a Bachelor of Arts in Public Ad- 1998–2003, the last two years as chair of the OF TEXAS ministration. He began his career in public board. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES For Lydia, no problem is ever life-threat- service with the City of Laredo, serving as the Wednesday, March 18, 2015 Director of Community Development. During ening and there is always a Plan B. Her con- tributions to PBWC were and remain invalu- Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. his time in this role, he became the depart- Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to honor the Lan- ment’s chief planner and director for the re- able to the organization and in 1996 she de- servedly was awarded the ‘‘Breakthrough caster High School Tigers for winning the newal of urban housing programs, working State of Texas title in the class 5A State Bas- tirelessly to ensure affordable housing for low- Award.’’ As you can surmise from Lydia’s achieve- ketball Championship on Saturday, March 14, income Laredoans. Mr. Villarreal then served ments in the corporate world, she is a trail- 2015. On behalf of all the proud residents of as the Assistant City Manager for ten years blazer who simply ignored the glass ceiling the 30th Congressional District of Texas, I and went on to become the Executive Admin- and burst through it. Her impact reaches far stand with great pride to salute the Tigers for istrator for Webb County, where he oversaw beyond one company. She is a frequent their unmatched athleticism, dedication, perse- the administration and management of all speaker and panelist addressing corporate verance and teamwork. This victory is historic. county departments and worked with county governance topics. She has also been very The 2015 State Championship Team is the officials to improve county services. For the active with the Society of Corporate Secre- 100th basketball team in Lancaster I.S.D.’s past eight years, Mr. Villarreal has served as taries and Governance Professionals. history, and they are the first team to ever the City Manager of Laredo. Lydia Beebe is a native of Kansas and bring home this title to the great City of Lan- With his experience in government spanning earned her bachelor’s degree in journalism in caster. over thirty-five years, Mr. Villarreal success- 1974 and her Juris Doctor degree in 1977 The Lancaster Tigers worked hard through- fully procured two presidential permits for the from the University of Kansas. She moved to out the season in preparation for the challenge Colombia Solidarity Bridge and World Trade California and received her master’s degree in that awaited them in , Texas. The Bridge, both of which allowed Laredo’s port to taxation from Golden Gate University in 1980. Tigers entered the 2015 State Tournament on become the country’s number one land port We in California are extraordinarily fortunate a remarkable 27 game winning streak. After a for commercial trade. He has also maintained that she relocated from the Midwest. Her intel- hard fought battle with the Clifton J. Ozen a valuable working relationship with the Mexi- ligence, resolve and philanthropy have bene- Panthers of Beaumont, Texas, the Tigers can government at the local, state, and federal fited many organizations and countless individ- emerged victorious. The team was led by Sen- levels. uals. Lydia serves on the National Association ior Forward, Elijah Thomas, a Top 20 pick, Mr. Villarreal has also served as Past Presi- of Corporate Directors of Northern California, who contributed seventeen points to the dent of LULAC Council #12. He is the recipi- the San Francisco Symphony, and the advi- team’s winning score of 59–47. ent of various awards such as the Republic of sory board of the Arthur and Toni Rembe The talented young men who make up Lan- Mexico-Jose Lopez Portillo Presidential Medal Rock Center for Corporate Governance at caster’s remarkable team have assembled a for Outstanding Service, the Sportsman of the Stanford. Lydia was appointed to the Board of fine record ending the season with 33 wins Year by the Latin American International Directors of the Presidio Trust in 2003 by and only 4 losses. Members of the team in- Sports Hall of Fame, and the Tejano Achiev- President George W. Bush and served until clude: Junior Power Forward, Nate Morris; ers Award for Community Service. Senior Point Guard, Antwoin Portley; Junior Mr. Speaker, I am honored to have the op- 2008. In 1991, she was appointed by Gov- Shooting Guard and Forward, JaColby Pem- portunity to recognize Carlos Villarreal for his ernor Pete Wilson to the California Fair Em- berton; and Junior Guard, Deon Barrett. outstanding service to the City of Laredo and ployment and Housing Commission where she This accomplishment is a testament to the its people. served for eight years, from 1995–1999 as chair. inspirational leadership of Head Coach, Ferrin f As a Golden Gate University graduate, she Douglas and his Varsity Assistant coach, Mr. IN RECOGNITION OF LYDIA I. served as board secretary and member of the Joseph Mayberry. Coach Douglas has built an BEEBE executive committee and received the 2004 impressive basketball program at Lancaster Alumna of the Year award. She was also a High School during his 9 year tenure. ‘‘Coach HON. member of the San Francisco Municipal Fiscal Doug,’’ as he is affectionately called, provides OF CALIFORNIA Advisory Committee to the mayor for more guidance that his players describe as crucial IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES than 10 years. in helping them realize their potential both on But Lydia, with her inexhaustible energy, and off the court. Wednesday, March 18, 2015 didn’t abandon her roots; she also serves on On behalf of the 30th District of Texas, I ask Ms. SPEIER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the governing boards of the Kansas University my colleagues to join me in celebrating the ac- Lydia I. Beebe, a leader in the Bay Area and Endowment Association and the Kansas Uni- complishments of the Lancaster High School

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While serving That McFarland, the Principal of Lancaster High in Operation Iraq Freedom, he was almost killed as the commander of a surge unit by an Line School, Mr. Michael Showell and the entire To walk through that valley of death, school. IED explosion, losing both of his legs. He has With clenched fists to one day Heaven reach f since done nothing but climbed mountain after For these are the things in life which speak mountain. He is also well-known as an inspira- HONORING DEVIN MCCOMBS And who have we saved? tional public speaker, and many give him cred- And who have we blessed? it for helping inspire the New York Giants to And what have we taught to pass that test? HON. their Super Bowl XLVI season. He has also By all our actions, whom have we reached OF MISSOURI appeared in the movie ‘‘Battleship’’ and truly is By our examples to beseech IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES an American hero and a man for all seasons. Will we stand up and go deep? Wednesday, March 18, 2015 I submit this poem, penned in his honor by Al- As have you Colonel, Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I bert Carey Caswell. As to such new heights you’d so reach proudly pause to recognize Devin McCombs. HOLD THAT LINE In this new battle you began, Devin is a very special young man who has Hold And you so chose to fight and stand exemplified the finest qualities of citizenship That While, all in the midst of hell and leadership by taking an active part in the Line As your most courageous heart began to Boy Scouts of America, Troop 395, and earn- All in our lifetimes swell ing the most prestigious award of Eagle Scout. Past what new goal lines will we so drive? And you had to start all over again Devin has been very active with his troop, When, it all so seems our backs are up Without your once strong legs upon which participating in many scout activities. Over the against the wall to find you so ran All in these the moments of our lives many years Devin has been involved with As you looked down as the red blood ran Coming off that line As in that moment your new battle so began scouting, he has not only earned numerous All in hearts now carried deep Being from The Point, merit badges, but also the respect of his fam- What promises to ourselves will we so keep? Your heart gave you a command ily, peers, and community. Most notably, Devin To find the faith and courage to compete To hold has contributed to his community through his To strive That Eagle Scout project. Will we get up and fight? Line Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in When it all so lies on the line As once again it was first and goal commending Devin McCombs for his accom- And hold With your back to the wall That plishments with the Boy Scouts of America As you had to plug up all those holes, Line and for his efforts put forth in achieving the And somehow find the strength to stand Or will we give in, To tackle all that misery at hand highest distinction of Eagle Scout. In these our darkest of all nights as they f begin? And somehow hold That BIANCA MARTINEZ Or will we go deep? All in our hearts of honor so to seek Line Whether, on football fields of green As you had done before, HON. Or out upon most heroic battlefields of honor Time and time again OF COLORADO seen As somehow you got up and stood, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES You Lt. Colonel Gadson, And started your whole life over as you Wednesday, March 18, 2015 Have always gleamed would Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise Will our hearts choose to stand and fight, Listening to your heart, today to recognize and applaud Bianca Mar- To compete? As you brought tears to all our eyes tinez for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge All in the seeds we’ve sown so deep Thanking your Father and your brothers for All in our hearts to reap being alive Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Bianca Emanating from somewhere inside, As a winner in that game of life you crossed Martinez is a 12th grader at Standley Lake So down so very deep that recovery goal line High School and received this award because Is the place Lt. Colonel, As Greg you crushed it her determination and hard work have allowed Where all of your promises you would so As death you sacked it her to overcome adversities. keep Firing out to victory to find The dedication demonstrated by Bianca All in your strength in honor which speaks And Colonel, Martinez is exemplary of the type of achieve- To be the best as you would seek If I ever have a son ment that can be attained with hard work and All in your actions, I pray to God, perseverance. It is essential students at all And deeds He could lead a life like yours as won levels strive to make the most of their edu- Firing out across that line to death to beat Who when it was all on the line, cation and develop a work ethic which will Tackling all of those obstacles in your way Did not thing think twice to compete guide them for the rest of their lives. To win that day, that fight As so gallantly you sow heroism seeds As a winner before us now stands here this I extend my deepest congratulations to As why in the game of life you shine so bril- Bianca Martinez for winning the Arvada Wheat night liantly Because it’s on our legs we stand Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. As it’s your faith Greg you were so to keep But it’s with our hearts we run to daylight I have no doubt she will exhibit the same dedi- Running from end to end, And we cation and character in all of her future ac- As up ahead you would lead Hold To take control and command complishments. That To hold f Line That HONORING LT. COLONEL GREG Line For Greg you are Army strong GADSON As there you’d stand And why such men as you and MacArthur to When this battle before you so lie The Point so belong As across that goal line of life for victory Whose hearts of honor in history will live on HON. Hoo ah OF TEXAS you’d strive IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES All because of men like you Colonel who so Mr. Speaker, before I close, I ask everyone courageously compete to continue to pray for our country and for our Wednesday, March 18, 2015 We all may live in peace Mr. FLORES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Because, in the game of life military men and women that protect it. honor one of America’s finest, Lt. Colonel It’s all about digging in, God bless the United States of America.

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