[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 103 (Thursday, July 25, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1379]
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TRIBUTE TO ARNOLD R. DICKSON, REGIONAL PUBLIC AFFAIRS MANAGER, THE GAS 
                     COMPANY-SEMPRA ENERGY COMPANY

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                            HON. KEN CALVERT

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 25, 2002

  Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and pay tribute to an 
individual whose dedication to his country and community is 
exceptional. The Inland Empire 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. Mr. Arnold R. Dickson is one these individuals.
  Arnold R. Dickson was bom in Auburn, California and moved to 
Riverside, located in my congressional district, in 1958. He graduated 
from Ramona High School in 1962 and joined the U.S. Air Force in 1965 
in which he honorably served for four years. Upon his return from the 
military, he attended Riverside Community College where he earned his 
AA Certificates in the Supervision and Middle Management Program. He 
obtained his Bachelor's of Science from the University of Maryland and 
recently completed the Executive Management Program at the University 
of California, Riverside.
  Arnold's exemplary career with The Gas Company began in 1970 as a 
serviceman in The Gas Company's old Eastern Division, which serviced 
most of Riverside County. Arnold was promoted into management in 1978 
and held positions in critical areas of the company such as Pipeline 
Operations, Customer Service, Public Affairs and Staff Management. On 
July 1, 1994 Arnold was selected to be the Regional Public Affairs 
Manager in The Gas Company's Inland Empire Region.
  Arnold has also been actively involved in the community as the Vice-
Chairman of the Inland Empire Economic Partnership, a board member for 
the Riverside County Regional Medical Center Foundation, a board member 
for the Loma Linda University Children's Hospital Foundation and 
numerous other organizations that benefit the overall well-being of the 
businesses and residents of the Inland Empire.
  Arnold has been married to his wife Priscilla for 34 years and has 
three wonderful children, the youngest of which resides with them in 
Redlands.
  Arnold's tireless work as a community leader has contributed 
unmeasurably to the betterment of the County of Riverside. His 
involvement in community organizations in the Inland Empire make me 
proud to call him a fellow community member, American and friend. I am 
grateful for his efforts and service and salute him as he departs. I 
look forward to continuing to work with him for the good of our 
community in the future.

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