[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 10 (Wednesday, January 18, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E117]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                        TUCSON'S MAN OF THE YEAR

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                             HON. ED PASTOR

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, January 18, 1995
  Mr. PASTOR. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
congratulate Jim Ronstadt who was chosen Tucson's Man of the Year for 
1994. This award, given by the Tucson's Metropolitan Chamber of 
Commerce, recognizes outstanding individuals who have selflessly helped 
others through personal sacrifice.
  As a Tucson native, Mr. Ronstadt has truly dedicated his life to 
improving the quality of the lives of those around him. In addition to 
serving as Pima County's parks and recreation director since 1978, Mr. 
Ronstadt has spent a substantial amount of his personal time 
volunteering in the community. A few of his activities have included 
serving as president of the Rotary Club, the downtown active 20-30 
club, and the St. Mary's centurions board, who recently made him an 
honorary life member. He also has also served as chairman of the 
Catholic Foundation and the Diocese of Tucson Building Committee. Mr. 
Ronstadt has been a key player in bringing baseball spring training to 
Tucson and more recently was instrumental in drawing the U.S. National 
Senior Olympics to Tucson in 1997.
  Mr. Speaker, Jim Ronstadt is an exceptional person whom I am honored 
to recognize. His distinguished contributions to society serve as an 
example to the citizens of Arizona and are to be commended. Again, I 
would like to send my sincerest congratulations to Mr. Ronstadt for 
this deserved award.


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