[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 31 (Monday, March 18, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E369]
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                      IN MEMORY OF STEVE M. NATHAN

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                            HON. KEN CALVERT

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 18, 2002

  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 the city of Norco, California, was unparalleled. Norco was 
indeed fortunate to have such a dynamic and dedicated business and 
community leader who willingly and unselfishly gave of his time and 
talents to make his community a better place in which to live and work. 
The individual I am speaking of is Steve M. Nathan. I was fortunate to 
have been able to call him my friend. He passed away last week at the 
Corona Regional Medical Center after complications from surgery at the 
age of 76.
  With true valor and love of country he served in the United States 
Air Force and saw combat during World War II as a B-26 Aerial Gunner 
where he flew 26 missions over Germany. After 25 years of service, he 
retired as a Senior Master Sergeant in 1968 and moved to Norco. Steve 
then founded and operated Norco Alarms, Inc. until his retirement in 
1990. A fixture in the community, Steve was a talented businessman and 
never shied away from community involvement.
  Mr. Nathan gave much during his years to his community and the whole 
Inland Empire. He began his record of community service by becoming a 
member of the Norco Planning Commission in 1970, served over 12 years 
on the Norco City Council and was elected Mayor twice during that span. 
Steve was also elected and served as Chairman of the Riverside Transit 
Agency, appointed to the Riverside County Jury in 1993, serve on the 
California Grand Jurors Association Board, was the current three term 
President of the Norco Historical Society, a member of the California 
Rehabilitation Center Citizen Advisory Board, the Corona Masonic Lodge, 
Norco Lions Club, the Norco American Legion Post 328 and the Norco 
Chamber of Commerce.
  His passion for community service was matched by his passion for 
hunting for artifacts. He traveled many parts of the world as he 
enjoyed his metal detecting hobby and spent two weeks each summer in 
England where he hunted for artifacts. He was an avid Board Member of 
the Riverside Treasure Hunters Club.
  He is survived by his wife, Audry Murphy Nathan, two sons, Scott 
Nathan and his wife Emmi, Dennis Nathan and his wife Jane, two 
grandchildren, Nicole and Bryan, his sister Toni Nathan and brother-in 
law Chuck Nathan. Steve was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, 
Doris Nathan. My prayers go out to them for their loss.
  Mr. Speaker, looking back at Steve's life, we see a man dedicated to 
his family and community--an American whose gifts to the Inland Empire 
and southern California led to the betterment of those who had the 
privilege to come in contact or work with him. Honoring Steve's memory 
is the least that we can do today for all that he gave over his 
lifetime.

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