[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 123 (Tuesday, September 9, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1743]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  TRIBUTE TO BOBBY SPIEGEL--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. Bobby Spiegel is one of these individuals. On September 
30, 2003, Bobby will be honored at the 2003 Distinguished Citizens 
Awards Dinner organized by the Boy Scouts of America.
  Bobby graduated from Corona High School and has been a Corona 
resident since 1973. He attended Fullerton Junior College and began his 
career as an entrepreneur with his first business, The Flower Shoppe. 
He sold the business to work in the family electrical business in 1980. 
In 1989, while still working for the family business, he and his wife, 
Karen, a Corona City Council Member, started Spiegel Enterprises/
Publications.
  Bobby began volunteering at a young age when he first joined the 
Jaycees, the Junior Chamber of Commerce, in 1976. He served in almost 
every capacity and learned from the experience. He served as state 
president in 1986 and 1987 and was honored with one of the top ten 
awards in the nation for his service. Over the years, Bobby has also 
served on the Board of Directors for several community and professional 
organizations including the American Cancer Society, The National 
Electrical Contractors Association, and the YMCA. Bobby was also the 
charter president of the Circle City Rotary Club and is past president 
of Congregation Beth Shalom. He currently serves as Chairman for the 
Corona Regional Medical Center Foundation.
  Bobby has been recognized for his impressive community service and 
exemplary leadership. He was the recipient of the Outstanding Young Men 
of America award, the California Jaycees and US Jaycees awards, Rotary 
International award, and was named 1988 Corona Citizen of the Year.
  Bobby and Karen have five children, Tanya, Rebecca, Rachel, Isaac, 
and Joshua who continue their parent's commitment to community 
involvement and service.
  Bobby's tireless passion for community service has contributed 
immensely to the betterment of the community of Corona, California. He 
has been the heart and soul of many community organizations and events 
and I am proud to call him a fellow community member, American and 
friend. I know that many community members are grateful for his service 
and salute him as he receives the 2003 Boy Scouts of America 
Distinguished Citizen Award.

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