[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 162 (Wednesday, November 28, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2153]
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         TRIBUTE TO KAREN STEIN--OUTGOING MAYOR, CITY OF CORONA

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                            HON. KEN CALVERT

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 28, 2001

  Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and pay tribute to an 
individual whose dedication to the community and to the overall well-
being of my hometown of Corona, CA, is exceptional. The city of Corona 
has been fortunate to have dynamic and dedicated business and community 
leaders who willingly and unselfishly give time and talent to making 
their communities a better place to live and work. Karen E. Stein is 
one of these individuals.
  On December 4, 2001, Karen Stein will be honored as the outgoing 2001 
City of Corona Mayor, after serving two terms on the city council. 
Currently serving on the Corona City Council's Infrastructure and 
Economic Development Committees, Karen was first elected to the Corona 
City Council in 1994. Previously she was a member of the Corona/Norco 
Unified School District Board of Trustees, the Corona Parks and 
Recreation Commission and the Corona Chamber of Commerce.
  As a past chairwoman of the Regional Water Quality Control Board-
Santa Ana Region, Karen Stein spearheaded a successful effort in 1995 
to expand the city of Corona's wastewater treatment plant.
  Karen Stein's leadership has been instrumental in strengthening the 
bonds between the city and business community. A person with passion 
and principles, who has strived to have a positive effect upon her 
local community, her other community activities include: the Fender 
Museum of the Arts Foundation Board of Directors, member of the Corona 
Historic Preservation Society, charter member of UNITY (United 
Neighbors Involving Today's Youth) and more.
  Unquestionably a leader of women in her community, Karen has received 
numerous awards including being named ``Woman of Distinction'' by the 
Inland Empire Business Press and Soroptimist International.
  Karen's tireless, engaged action have propelled the city of Corona 
forward in a positive and progressive manner. Her work to promote the 
businesses, schools and community organizations of the city of Corona 
make me proud to call her a fellow community member, American and 
friend. I know that all of Corona is grateful for her contribution to 
the betterment of the community and salute her as she departs. I look 
forward to continuing to work with her for the good of our community in 
the future.

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