[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 34 (Wednesday, March 17, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E399]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  TRIBUTE TO WAYNE KEITH, 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. 
Wayne Keith is one of these individuals. On March 27, 2004, Wayne will 
be honored at the annual YMCA Ira D ``Cal'' Calvert Distinguished 
Service Awards Dinner.
  Wayne has been an active member of the community since he moved here 
in 1969. He began work as the general manager of ALCOA's Premium 
Casting Division in Corona. There is hardly an organization that hasn't 
benefited from his participation. Wayne has served as President of the 
Corona Rotary Club, the Western Municipal Water District and the Navy 
League. He has been on the Board of Directors of United Way, Corona 
Chamber of Commerce, Corona Community Hospital Foundation, UCR 
Foundation, Good Samaritan Boys Club and California Manufacturers 
Association.
  A longtime member of the First Congregational Church, he has held a 
number of church positions from choir member to vice president of the 
board of directors. Wayne has also donated countless hours to 
Peppermint Ridge, serving three terms on its board of directors and 
chairing several committees. He also directed renovations of the 
Woman's Improvement Club clubhouse, and chaired fundraising activities 
for the Corona-Norco Family YMCA.
  Wayne began his career in 1945 with ALCOA after receiving his B.S. in 
Mechanical Engineering. He stayed with ALCOA over 40 years. During his 
career he was active in professional associations, has written on the 
subject of aluminum, and is co-holder of a patent for stair treads.
  For all his volunteer efforts, Wayne has been recognized with several 
awards. In 1975, he was named Citizen of the Year by the Corona Chamber 
of Commerce; received the Chamber's ``George'' Award; was chosen, along 
with his wife Evie, Corona Community Hospital Volunteers of the Year; 
and was recipient of the Golden Hinge Award--only the second one 
given--by Peppermint Ridge.
  Wayne has set a standard of excellence and commitment in his work in 
the community. His tireless passion for community service has 
contributed immensely to the betterment of the community of Corona, 
California. His involvement in the community makes me 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 ``Ira D. Calvert Distinguished Service Award.''

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