[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 118 (Tuesday, September 9, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1696]
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                    TRIBUTE TO DORIS AND KEN RUFENER

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                          HON. ELTON GALLEGLY

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, September 9, 1997

  Mr. GALLEGLY. Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize Doris and Ken 
Rufener on being named Civitas Award Winners for 29 years of 
outstanding service to their community.
  The coveted Civitas Award is presented by the Conejo/Las Virgenes 
future foundation to those unselfish citizens working together to 
achieve community goals. This prestigious award has been given only 10 
times in 20 years and it is only fitting that it should go to Doris and 
Ken Rufener.
  The work they have done extends far beyond the boundaries of 
employment, albeit both Doris and Ken have served our Nation in the 
U.S. Air Force. For some, that would be enough public service, but not 
for Ken and Doris. Each of them has dedicated their life to a variety 
of service organizations. Doris serves as a deaconess at her church, 
volunteers at a local psychiatric hospital, has received the Patriotic 
Citizen of the Year Award from the Conejo Valley Chapter of Military 
Order of World Wars and has served as president and board member for a 
host of other organizations.
  Ken has served as mayor and council member of the city of Westlake 
Village. He is actively involved in his church, has served as a board 
member of the American Heart Association and founding member of the 
Westlake Athletic Association. And, the list goes on.
  Mr. Speaker, Doris and Ken Rufener stand as shining examples of the 
difference two people can make in the lives of many. I would like to 
extend my sincere congratulations to Doris and Ken on having been named 
Civitas Award winners and thank them for their work in our community.

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