[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 51 (Tuesday, April 30, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E663]
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                         TRIBUTE TO RON CAWDREY

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                        HON. GRACE F. NAPOLITANO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 30, 2002

  Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and pay tribute 
to Ron Cawdrey, a remarkable community activist and public servant who 
recently passed away at the age of 65. As we join his family and 
friends and mourn for their loss, it is only appropriate that we 
remember Ron and his significant contributions to the community.
  Ron Cawdrey served as an officer on almost all the civic 
organizations in the City of Redondo Beach: the Rotary Club, the 
Chamber of Commerce, the Redondo Beach Roundtable, the Eagles, the 
American Legion, the Knights of Columbus, and most importantly, the 
city council are greatly indebted to a man whose mission in life was to 
serve his fellow citizens. Few individuals have been more devoted to 
their hometown than Ron has to Redondo Beach, a fact that was 
recognized when he was presented the first Mayor's Lifetime Community 
Service Award.
  It is rare to find people whose sense of civic duty, are on par with 
Ron Cawdrey. At the young age of 19, Ron began his journey of public 
service by managing youth baseball teams. He had a six-year 
interruption when he was drafted and proudly served in the 82nd 
Airborne Division of the U.S. Army. Upon his return, Ron continued to 
pursue his passion in community service and became actively involved 
with local Democratic politics along with the local union, where he 
ultimately served as vice president of the Communications Workers of 
America, Local 9400, representing 10,000 members in California.
  Ron Cawdrey will be remembered and missed not only by his family but 
also by a grateful community. Therefore, I ask my colleagues to join me 
in paying tribute to Ron Cawdrey for his exemplary service to his 
community and his country.

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