[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 68 (Thursday, May 23, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E892]
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  TRIBUTE TO CYNTHIA G. ROTH, 25 YEARS OF SERVICE, GREATER RIVERSIDE 
                          CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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                            HON. KEN CALVERT

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 22, 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 my congressional district of Riverside, California is 
exceptional. The City of Riverside 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. Cynthia Roth is one of these individuals. On 
May 31, 2002, Cindy will be honored by the Greater Riverside Chambers 
of Commerce for 25 years of dedicated service to the Community.
  Cindy Roth is president and chief executive officer of the Greater 
Riverside Chambers of Commerce. Ms. Roth oversees a budget of $1.3 
million and 15 employees. Cindy's career has expanded over 25 years at 
the Greater Riverside Chambers of Commerce. She attended Riverside 
Community College, and graduated from the United States Chamber of 
Commerce Institutes for Organization Management at Stanford University.
  The first woman to lead the organization, Cindy became the president 
of the Chamber in 1999. A person with passion and principles who has 
strived to have a positive effect upon her local community, Cindy's 
leadership has been instrumental in strengthening the bonds among the 
communities of Greater Riverside, along with their business and 
educational communities.
  Actively involved in the community, Cindy is currently a member of 
the Riverside Raincross Club and Western Association of Chamber 
Executives. She also serves as the vice president for Southern 
California Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives.
  She received the 1996 Community Service Award from the Rotary Club of 
Arlington, Alumna of Leadership Riverside and is the recipient of the 
2000 Athena Award.
  Cindy's tireless, engaged actions have propelled the City of 
Riverside forward in a positive and progressive manner. Her work to 
promote the businesses, schools and community organizations of 
Riverside make me proud to call her a fellow community member, American 
and friend. I know that all of Riverside is grateful for her 
contribution to the betterment of the community and salute her for her 
efforts. I look forward to continuing to work with her for the good of 
our community in the future.

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