[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 57 (Tuesday, May 1, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E683]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         TRIBUTE TO THE DICKEY DELOSS RECIPIENT, GOLD KEY AWARD

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                            HON. KEN CALVERT

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 1, 2001

  Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Speaker, I am honored today to pay tribute to Dickey 
DeLoss as she is presented with the Gold Key Award from Soroptimist 
International of Riverside on April 24th. In my congressional district 
of Riverside, California, we are fortunate to have men and women that 
not only unselfishly give their time and talents to the community but 
find their own lives enriched in return. Dickey DeLoss epitomizes this 
and more.
  Soroptimist International of the Americas, a volunteer service 
organization for women, was formed in 1921 with a simple mission--to 
``make a difference for women.'' Members represent a wide array of 
professions, including doctors, attorneys, teachers, chief executive 
officers, business owners and government officials. The group's name 
comes from two Latin words meaning ``best for women.''
  Dickey DeLoss, as a Soroptimist, has unquestionably become a leader 
of women in her community. Her service began more than 20 years ago. 
Since then, Dickey has given tirelessly, engaging in awareness, 
advocacy and action through an incredible array of community life, 
including volunteering with: Alternatives to Domestic Violence, Deaf 
Awareness Commission, Evergreen Cemetery, County of Riverside-Division 
on Student Programs, Law Enforcement Policy Commission, YWCA, Youth 
Accountability Board and Human Relations Commission for the City of 
Riverside.
  As a realtor since 1967 and broker since 1969, Dickey has led the way 
for women in the Inland Empire and received countless awards and 
recognitions. In fact, she became only the second woman in the 20 year 
history of the Riverside Board of Realtors to be President in 1975 and 
was the first woman president of the Magnolia Center Chamber of 
Commerce. Dickey was honored as California ``Woman of the Year'' in 
1995 and has received over 73 other awards.
  Mr. Speaker, volunteers are critical to fostering a spirit of 
understanding, good citizenship and good government in the United 
States and worldwide. The women of Soroptimist International of 
Riverside exemplify this by offering young women role models, thereby 
assuring that an active interest in the civic, culture, social and 
moral welfare of our communities is passed on from generation to 
generation. I congratulate Dickey DeLoss on her award and commend her 
for her work within the community.

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