[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 123 (Tuesday, September 9, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1741]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  TRIBUTE TO PAULA MONTANEZ--2003 BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA DISTINGUISHED 
                                CITIZEN

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                            HON. KEN CALVERT

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, September 9, 2003

  Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and pay tribute to an 
individual whose dedication and contributions to the community of 
Corona, California are exceptional. Corona has been fortunate to have 
dynamic and dedicated community leaders who willingly and unselfishly 
give their time and talent and make their communities a better place to 
live and work. Paula Montanez is one of these individuals. On September 
30, 2003, Paula will be honored at the 2003 Distinguished Citizens 
Awards Dinner organized by the Boy Scouts of America.
  Paula was born in Oklahoma, her mother's home state, but has lived 
most of her life in Southern California. She graduated from Corona High 
School in 1973 and attended college at the University of California, 
Riverside and Cal Poly Pomona. She received her Bachelor's Degree in 
Home Economics.
  Paula and her husband Eugene, a Corona City Council Member, own and 
operate Zap Printing & Graphics, a successful printing company. In 
addition to her work she finds time for numerous organizations. She is 
a past president of Soroptimist International of Corona, a board member 
of the Corona Library Foundation and she has been involved in the 
Corona Reads projects for the past two years.
  Paula has been a committee member of Cub Scouts Pack 121 and Boy 
Scouts Troop 121. She has also been a committee member of St. Edward 
School Development Commission, Santiago High School Soccer Boosters 
Board, Corona Regional Medical Center Foundation Board, and PrintImage 
International trade association. In 1998, Paula was awarded the ``Women 
Helping Women'' award by Soroptimist International of Corona. Her 
constant support and involvement has been an inspiration to fellow 
community members.
  Paula's tireless passion for community service has contributed 
immensely to the betterment of the community of Corona, California. She 
has been the heart and soul of many community organizations and events 
and I am 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 receives the 2003 Boy Scouts of America 
Distinguished Citizen Award.




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