[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 34 (Wednesday, March 17, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E398]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  TRIBUTE TO CATHY L. SCIORTINO, IRA D. CALVERT DISTINGUISHED SERVICE 
                            AWARD RECIPIENT

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                            HON. KEN CALVERT

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 17, 2004

  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, and surrounding 
communities, has been fortunate to have dynamic and dedicated business 
and community leaders who willingly and unselfishly give their time and 
talent and make their communities a better place to live and work. 
Cathy Sciortino is one of these individuals. On March 27, 2004, Cathy 
will be honored at the annual YMCA Ira D. ``Cal'' Calvert Distinguished 
Service Awards Dinner.
  Cathy was born in Akron, Ohio where she attended school and graduated 
from Youngstown State University in Youngstown, Ohio. After graduation, 
she worked for May Co. Corp. in Youngstown, Ohio for eleven years as a 
buyer of women's ready to wear clothing. In 1985, Cathy and her husband 
moved to Yorba Linda, California and a year later they bought a house 
in Corona.
  After the birth of her first child, Carly, Cathy became a stay at 
home mom and was very active in the school system. She joined the PTA 
and served on the board for 14 years. In 1995, Cathy was elected to the 
Corona-Norco Unified School Board and served as the president in 1997-
1998 and 2002-2003. She also served as the delegate for the California 
School Board Association Assembly and as the Corona-Norco School Board 
Representative. She has also served as a chairmember on the Corona 
Regional Medical Center Governing Board; was a founding member of the 
Unity Advisory Board; the Centennial High School PTSA President; board 
member of the Choices for Success advisory board; and board member of 
the ADV advisory board.
  Cathy has been the recipient of the PTA-Honorary Service Award and 
the Soroptimist-Woman of Distinction Award for Education.
  Cathy has set a standard of excellence and commitment in his work in 
the community. Her tireless passion for community service has 
contributed immensely to the betterment of the community of Corona, 
California. Her involvement in the community 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 
receives the Ira D. Calvert Distinguished Service Award.

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