[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 50 (Thursday, March 27, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E596]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  TRIBUTE TO CAROLE A. GUDDE, OUTGOING CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD FOR THE 
                 GREATER RIVERSIDE CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE

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                               speech of

                            HON. KEN CALVERT

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 27, 2003

  Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and pay tribute to an 
individual whose dedication and contributions to the community of 
Riverside, California are exceptional. Riverside has been fortunate to 
have dynamic and dedicated community leaders who willingly and 
unselfishly give their time and talent to making their communities a 
better place to live and work. Carole A. Gudde is one of these 
individuals. After a year of exemplary service, we salute Carole as the 
outgoing Chairman of the Board for the Greater Riverside Chambers of 
Commerce.
  As one of the oldest, largest and most influential chambers in the 
state, the Greater Riverside Chambers of Commerce (GRCC) works closely 
with local government and other entities to stimulate development and 
improve the quality of life in Riverside County. Carole Gudde's vision, 
leadership and ability to work with others have continued the mission 
of the GRCC in its work to promote economic development and pro-
actively address problems within the community. The GRCC is 
approximately 1,600 members strong and Carole has been instrumental in 
maintaining and adding members to the Chamber.
  Carole's efforts as Chairman of the Board have extended beyond the 
boundaries of Riverside and into the State Capitol and Washington, DC. 
She has been actively involved in advocating pro-business legislation 
and fighting against measures that would put strains on local small 
business. She consistently kept members informed of the happenings in 
Sacramento as well as Washington, DC and made sure that Riverside's 
voice was heard.
  Carole has also been instrumental in promoting quality education for 
our children. Carole is also a member of the Executive Council of the 
Riverside Community Hospital, the YMCA Professional Business Women's 
Association, and the A. Gary Anderson School of Management Forum. She 
has been a recipient of the Small Business Eagle Award, 1996 Volunteer 
of the Year Award, and was named a ``Woman of Distinction'' by the 
Business Press in 1998. She is also the owner of Archive Management 
Service in Riverside.
  Carole's tireless passion for community service has contributed 
immensely to the betterment of the community of Riverside, California. 
Carole's involvement in the community and on behalf of the local 
businesses makes me proud to call her a fellow community member, 
American and friend. I know that many community members are grateful 
for her service and salute her as she exits as the Chairman of the 
Board for the Greater Riverside Chambers of Commerce.

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