[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 121 (Friday, September 5, 2003)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1720] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] TRIBUTE TO LEONE ``LEE'' CHAMBERLIN ______ HON. SAM FARR of california in the house of representatives Friday, September 5, 2003 Mr. FARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Leone ``Lee'' Chamberlin who passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2003. During her lifetime Mrs. Chamberlin was an active community member, dedicated to serving others by leading such organizations as the Girl Scouts of America, Soroptimists International and the Salvation Army. She will be dearly missed by her family of four nieces Patricia Minor, Carole Sobel, Mary Menke and Barbara Elgen; and two nephews Rocky Phillips and Ron Elgen; as well as countless friends. Leone Chamberlin was born in Fargo, ND and earned a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Minnesota. She headed the Siems Drake Mechanical Engineering Department at Puget Sound in Seattle, and became at the time one of just 10 women members of the American Association of Mechanical engineers. Her community service began when she moved to Whidbey Island Naval Air Station in Oak Harbor with her husband Walter Chamberlin. There she counseled teenage girls and organized the Girl Scout Council of Whidbey Island. She later moved to Fairbanks, AK where she worked as the chief of preliminary engineering and drafting departments for the Army Corps of Engineers. While in Alaska she also served as the president for the Farthest North Girl Scout Council and began her work with Soroptimists International. After her husband's death Mrs. Chamberlin moved to Seattle and became the financial adviser on the national staff of the Girl Scouts of America. When she moved to Monterey County she furthered her work with the Girl Scouts by organizing the Santa Cruz, San Benito and Monterey County Girl Scout Councils into the single Girl Scouts of Monterey Bay Council, serving as executive director for several years. Leone Chamberlin remained active after her retirement, serving as the executive director of the Carmel Business Association, the president of the Monterey Peninsula Soroptimists Club, and board member and president of the Salvation Army. As an ever involved member of the local community she served as a member of the board for numerous committees such as Monterey County Economic Development Committee Monterey County Symphony, Monterey History and Art Association, Carmel Women's Republican Club, Monterey County Council of Chambers of Commerce and Regional Advisory Council for the Salvation Army. Mr. Speaker, I wish to add my appreciation and recognition of Leone Chamberlin's whose countless achievements have been recognized by numerous awards such as the Congressional Recognition award from Leon Panetta, the Soroptimists' Women of Distinction award, and several Thanks Badges from the Girl Scouts. I join Leone Chamberlin's countless friends and family in honoring her truly commendable life and achievements. ____________________