[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 171 (Saturday, November 22, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2392]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     TRIBUTE TO BARBARA CARMICHAEL, FORMER NORCO CITY COUNCILMEMBER

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                            HON. KEN CALVERT

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, November 21, 2003

  Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and pay tribute to an 
individual whose dedication and contributions to the community of 
Norco, CA are exceptional. Norco 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. Barbara Carmichael is one of these individuals. After 13 years of 
service to the city, Barbara will step down as a councilmember.
  Barbara moved to Norco in 1980 and quickly became involved in the 
community as a 4-H leader. As an honorary FFA Chapter farmer Barbara 
truly fit in to the rural lifestyle of Norco. Barbara has been involved 
with many community organizations including the Chamber of Commerce 
Fair Committee, a Foundation Board Member for Corona Regional Hospital 
and member of the Riverside Community Hospital college advisory board. 
She has also represented the City of Norco as a Mosquito Abatement 
Trustee, on the Economic Development Advisory Council, the Ad Hoc 
Committee for the retention of the Naval Warfare Assessment Center. She 
is a member of the Corona/Norco School Advisory Board and the host of 
monthly Senior Town Hall meetings. She is also the current President of 
the Norco Seniors and Pet Relief organization and is a Charter and 
active member of the Norco Horsemen's Association.
  Barbara was first elected to the Norco City Council in November 1990, 
was elected Mayor in 1992 and 1998. She has served as Mayor Pro-Tempore 
three times. During her tenure on the Norco City Council Barbara has 
accomplished an enormous amount for the residents of Norco including 
the construction of five low-to-moderate income homes; a pilot curbside 
recycling program and the Sixth Street Facade program; a Directional 
Sign Program for new homes was approved; a new City Hall was opened; an 
agreement was reached with the City of Jurupa for the purchase of 
desalter water; the Lake Norconian Club and central hotel were 
designated as historic landmarks; the second phase of senior housing 
was approved; a new senior center was completed; the Animal Keeping Ad 
Hoc Committee was formed; the proposal to purchase Hidden Valley Golf 
Club was rejected and barbed wire was prohibited adjacent to equestrian 
trails.
  Barbara's tireless passion for community service has contributed 
immensely to the betterment of the community of Norco, 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 steps down from the Norco City Council.

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