[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 63 (Thursday, May 16, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E823]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       IN TRIBUTE TO RUDY FAVILA

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                             HON. JOE BACA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 15, 2002

  Mr. BACA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a great friend 
of the Inland Empire, Rudy Favila. Rudy will be awarded the Franklin & 
Eleanor Roosevelt Democrat of the Year Award for 2002 this Sunday, May 
19th at the California ScienCenter in Los Angeles. This honor is being 
given to Rudy for his dedicated leadership in supporting the Ontario 
community and the Democratic Party.
  Rudy is a California native, born in Sacramento, California, where he 
got his degree from Sacramento State University in Criminal Justice. 
Rudy and his wife of 33 years, Claudia, moved to Ontario in 1978. They 
have two children, Colleen and Cristel, who grew up in Ontario, and now 
have two young grandchildren.
  Rudy has served as a dedicated community servant for the past 25 
years. He held positions as both Health and Safety Officer and 
Treatment Team Supervisor of the California Youth Authority. In these 
positions he worked to safeguard the health of our youth in 
correctional facilities and to shape their daily experiences. Through 
this work he was able to provide these youth with opportunities for a 
positive future. Rudy made a mark on Ontario by serving as a Council 
Member of the City of Ontario. He worked hard on efforts to create the 
Ontario Teen Center, to build the Ontario Convention Center, the Mills 
Mall and to expand the Ontario Airport Terminal. He was also 
instrumental in implementing Neighborhood Watch Programs, Community 
Policing, and programs to recycle and conserve water resources.
  Although Rudy recently retired, he has continued to work to improve 
and support the Inland Empire by promoting outreach, health and 
wellness. The American Red Cross recognized Rudy's work coordinating 
resources and funds to rebuild the Red Cross facility in the wake of 
September 11th by awarding him their Dedication and Leadership Award. 
Rudy has also been active in the Ontario Democrats, Kiwanis 
International, the National Association of Latino Elected Officials, 
and as a member of the Special Education Community Advisory Board.
  I extend my heartiest congratulations to Rudy. I thank him for being 
a model of community service and for contributing so much to improve 
the quality of life for all the residents of the Inland Empire.

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