[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 33 (Thursday, March 17, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E480]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO CAPTAIN RAY COTA

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                            HON. KEN CALVERT

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 17, 2005

  Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Speaker, my congressional district in Riverside, 
California is extremely fortunate to have a dynamic and dedicated group 
of community leaders who willingly and unselfishly give of their time 
and talents to ensure the well-being of our city and county. These 
individuals work tirelessly to develop voluntary community action to 
improve the community's economy, its education, its environment and its 
overall quality of life. One individual, who is a member of this group, 
is Captain Ray Cota.
  On the 19th of March, Ray will be honored with the Ira. D. ``Cal'' 
Calvert Distinguished Service Award by the Corona-Norco Family YMCA. 
The award is given in memory of my father, ``Cal'' Calvert, and his 
enumerable philanthropic gifts to the community and his efforts to 
encourage others to serve their community in a similar fashion. The 
award recognizes Ray for his exceptional devotion to developing 
community volunteerism.
  Ray has been a police officer with the Corona Police Department for 
over 25 years. Throughout his career, he has been involved in the 
community and specifically with youth service organizations. He has 
served as President of the Circle City Kiwanis, helped organize an 
annual golf tournament that raises money for at-risk youth, and 
participated in the Corona High Parent Teacher Student Association. 
Additionally, Ray has served with the Corona Police Activities League, 
which provides sports and recreational activities to neighborhood youth 
and seeks to reach out to other deserving youth in the community.
  Ray and his wife Rebecca have been married for 21 years. They have a 
13 year old son, Raymond, who attends Corona Fundamental Intermediate 
School.
  Ray's tireless passion for community service has contributed 
immensely to the betterment of the community of Corona, California. Ray 
has been the heart and soul of many community organizations and events 
and I am proud to call Ray a fellow community member, American and 
friend.

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