Washington, June 29 -- Rep. Mike Thompson issued the following press release:
Sunday, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) recognized Dirk Slooten as the 2026 American Dream Award recipient for Lake County. Thompson presents the American Dream Award to residents of California's Fourth District who have come to the United States and made outstanding contributions to our communities.
"Immigrants are our neighbors and colleagues, soldiers and first responders, doctors and lawyers, farmers, entrepreneurs, teachers and so much more. Our nation would not be the powerhouse of the world without their contributions to our country's history, culture, and economy. This is evidenced by Dirk's work in our community.
"Through his work as Mayor of Clearlake, Dirk...