[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 54 (Thursday, May 4, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E635]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO CYNTHIA G. ROTH

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                            HON. KEN CALVERT

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 4, 2000

  Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Speaker, I take the floor today to honor Cynthia G. 
Roth, the recipient of the 2000 ATHENA Award.
  The ATHENA Foundation Award Programs originated in 1980 by Martha 
Mayhood Mertz, who realized that in the 75 years of presenting 
community awards, her Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce, of 
Michigan, had only once honored a woman. Mertz recognized that focus 
had to be given to the incredible professional women in our communities 
and they had to be incorporated into leadership positions in the local 
Chambers of Commerce.
  Cynthia G. Roth, of my own district of Western Riverside, California, 
has worked with Greater Riverside Chambers of Commerce for 23 years. 
She started with the Chamber as a receptionist and is now the President 
and Chief Executive Officer, where she oversees a budget of $1.1 
million, supervises a staff of 15 and promotes the Riverside region. 
Cynthia's 23 years with the Greater Riverside Chambers of Commerce 
epitomizes the ATHENA philosophy of leadership that celebrates 
relationships and services to the community.
  Mr. Speaker, my district is fortunate to have the dynamic and 
dedicated community leader in Cynthia. She has given her time and 
talents to promote the businesses, schools and community organizations 
of Riverside. Moreover, she has been an exceptional motivator and 
inspiration to all young women around her.
  Cynthia's outstanding work makes me proud to call her a community 
member and fellow American. I know that all of Riverside, including 
myself, are grateful for her contribution to the betterment of our 
community and salute her on May 10th with the 2000 ATHENA Award.
  I look forward to continuing to work with her and the many 
professional women of Riverside County for the good of our community. I 
would like to close with the ATHENA Foundation motto by Plato: ``What 
is honored in a country will be cultivated there.''

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