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work to strengthen international law enforcement cooperation. In 2004, Mr. Fuentes was 

called upon to lead the FBI’s Office of International Operations where he was eventually 

promoted to Assistant Director and managed 

more than 75 FBI offices in U.S. Embassies 

and U.S. Consulates worldwide. His skilled 

leadership, both within the Bureau and international law enforcement agencies, resulted in 

election to the Executive Committee of 

Interpol, where he served as a delegate for 

the Americas in 2006. To the end of his service with the Bureau, Mr. Fuentes continued to 

establish innovative international working 

groups such as the recently established FBI/ 

Ministry of Public Security of the Peoples Republic of China Working Group. 

Mr. Fuentes’ relentless hard work and dedication was recognized numerous times as evidenced by his outstanding law enforcement 

record and repeated promotions within the Bureau. His years of service brought fundamental change to the FBI’s work on organized 

crime and international law enforcement cooperation. Throughout his career he has exemplified the FBI’s motto of Fidelity, Bravery, 

and Integrity by serving and protecting the citizens of the United States of America and people across the world. I am proud to know this 

remarkable public servant. 

Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join 

me in honoring Thomas V. Fuentes for his 

model service to United States law enforcement and his commitment to his country. He 

is truly deserving of our respect and admiration. 

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HONORING THE LIFE OF SCOTTY 

MENDOZA 

HON. LYNN C. WOOLSEY OF CALIFORNIA

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Wednesday, November 19, 2008 

Ms. WOOLSEY. Madam Speaker, I rise with 

sadness today to honor Scotty Mendoza, who 

passed away on August 15, 2008, at the age 

of 88. Scotty was the matriarch of the ranching community around the Point Reyes Peninsula in Marin County, California, and a highly 

respected leader to the townsfolk. She led by 

passion and example, filling needs as she saw 

them and creating many local traditions in the 

process. 

Born Doris Scott in Woodland, California, 

she used the nickname Scotty bestowed on 

her by one of her early teachers. She met Joe 

Mendoza, a student at nearby U.C. Davis, 

while working at the soda fountain at the 

Woodland Hotel. They were married in 1941, 

moving shortly afterward to the family ranch 

on the Point Reyes Peninsula which had been 

purchased by Joe’s father in 1899. She was a 

partner in the ranch with Joe her whole life, 

from doing the accounting to cooking for the 

many ranch hands. 

Scotty was many things—outspoken, funny, 

energetic, and hardworking. But mostly she 

will be remembered for how much she cared 

for people, especially children. While doting on 

her own family, she also championed other 

children and was known as Grandma Scotty to 

many. She was a 4–H leader for 40 years, 

teaching sewing to generations of girls, and 

founded the Inverness Garden Club Scholarship fund to raise money for local students to 

attend college. 

In 1949, Scotty and Joe joined with other 

ranching families to start Western Weekend, 

still the major community celebration in the 

Point Reyes area. It highlights the work of 

local 4–H groups and also includes a big parade that fills the town’s Main Street. The parade features the Western Weekend Queen, 

based on a contest Scotty started to help sell 

raffle tickets for the event. 

It is hard to imagine how the community we 

see today would look without Scotty’s participation in the many local organizations she 

was involved in: as a founder of West Marin 

Senior Services and the Inverness Garden 

Club, as a volunteer and organizer of the Jack 

Mason History Museum, and as a supporter in 

many others where her behind-the-scenes 

work was always appreciated. 

Scotty is survived by her husband Joe, 

daughter and son-in-law Sharon and Steve 

Doughty, sons and daughters-in-law, Joey and 

Linda Mendoza and James and Luci Mendoza, seven grandchildren and eight greatgrandchildren (whom she called ‘‘the eight 

greats’’). 

Madam Speaker, Scotty Mendoza truly exemplifies the compassionate, can-do community spirit that becomes the fabric for our lives. 

It is an honor for me to have known her, her 

husband Joe, and many of her family. We’ll 

miss you, Scotty. 

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TRIBUTE TO MAYOR JEFF MILLER 

HON. KEN CALVERT OF CALIFORNIA

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Wednesday, November 19, 2008 

Mr. CALVERT. Madam Speaker, I rise today 

to honor and pay tribute to an individual 

whose dedication and contributions to the 

community of Corona, California are exceptional. Corona has been fortunate to have dynamic and dedicated community leaders who 

willingly and unselfishly give their time and talent and make their communities a better place 

to live and work. Jeff Miller is one of these individuals. On November 4, 2008, Jeff was 

elected to serve as the Assemblyman for the 

71st California Assembly District and I congratulate Jeff as he moves to the next stage 

of public service. 

Jeff Miller was elected to his first term on 

the Corona City Council in November of 2000 

and currently serves as Mayor. He was reelected and served as Mayor in 2004. Mayor 

Miller is a member of the Council’s Transportation & Legislative Committee and he also 

represents the Council on the Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC). He is 

also currently Chairman of the 91 Freeway 

Toll Road Advisory Committee. 

Jeff Miller is an active member of the Corona community. He is Vice President of the 

Corona Heritage Foundation, a Governing 

Board member of Corona Regional Medical 

Center, a Board member of the Corona/Norco 

YMCA, founder and member of the Riverside 

County Young Republicans and a past member of the City’s Parks and Recreation Commission. Jeff is currently Chairman of the Riverside County Republican Party. 

Jeff Miller, and his wife Debora, have two 

children. Jeff has owned an insurance company for 22 years and has an office in Corona. 

He graduated from the California State University in Fullerton and holds a degree in Criminal 

Justice. 

Jeff’s tireless passion for community service 

has contributed immensely to the betterment 

of the community of Corona, California. I am 

proud to call Jeff a fellow community member, 

American and friend. I know that many community members are grateful for his service 

and salute him as he takes office as a California Assemblyman. 

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40TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE 

NORTH STAR CHAPTER OF THE 

SIERRA CLUB 

HON. BETTY McCOLLUM OF MINNESOTA

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Wednesday, November 19, 2008 

Ms. MCCOLLUM of Minnesota. Madam 

Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the North 

Star Chapter of the Sierra Club on 40 years of 

protecting and restoring Minnesota’s proud 

natural legacy. 

The Sierra Club is one of America’s most influential environmental organizations, and Minnesota’s North Star Chapter is among the oldest and most active in the country. I commend 

the North Star Chapter on its history of policy 

achievements and success in mobilizing our 

communities to action. By engaging citizens in 

grassroots advocacy, they have worked to deliver essential environmental victories at the 

state and national level. 

The environmental and conservation challenges facing the planet today are great. A 

changing climate, rapid loss of habitat, and 

deepening fossil fuel dependence will require 

citizens to become involved in making the 

change we need on an unprecedented scale. 

During my time in Congress, members of the 

North Star Chapter have been valuable partners in defending against a series of assaults 

on federal environmental protections. Now as 

we look toward the start of the next Congress 

and the support of a new Administration, we 

have the opportunity to restore America’s 

global leadership on environmental policy 

while advancing a ‘‘green’’ revolution here at 

home. I look forward to continuing our shared 

fight for environmental protection and restoration in the years ahead. 

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EARMARK DECLARATION 

HON. TERRY EVERETT OF ALABAMA

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Wednesday, November 19, 2008 

Mr. EVERETT. Madam Speaker, pursuant 

to the Republican Leadership standards on 

earmarks, I submit the following information 

regarding one earmark I received as part of 

H.R. 2638, the Consolidated Security, Disaster 

Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act 

(P.L. 110–329). 

Requesting Member: Congressman TERRY

EVERETT. 

Bill Number: H.R. 2638, the Consolidated 

Security, Disaster Assistance and Continuing 

Appropriations Act. 

Account: Research, Development, Test and 

Evaluation (RDTE), U.S. Army. 

Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Lockheed 

Martin. 


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