[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 33 (Thursday, March 17, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E486]
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                         TRIBUTE TO TOM KENNEY

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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 Tom Kenney.
  On the 19th of March, Tom 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 Tom for his exceptional devotion to developing 
community volunteerism.
  Tom was born in Pennsylvania, but moved to California during his 
service with the Navy. He met and married Barbara Keith, a school 
teacher in the Corona-Norco Unified School District, attended Riverside 
Community College and graduated from the University California, 
Riverside. After 12 years with Prudential Insurance Company, and 
earning an M.B.A. from University of Southern California, Tom moved to 
take what became a series of executive jobs. In 1995, Tom and Barb, 
with their sons Christopher and Patrick, took the opportunity to 
purchase the Key-Freeman Agency and move back to their California home. 
Tom has been involved in many community organizations, serving on the 
boards of Corona-Norco United Way, the Corona Rotary Club, the Corona 
Library Foundation, and the Corona Chamber of Commerce.
  Tom's tireless passion for community service has contributed 
immensely to the betterment of the community of Corona, California. Tom 
has been the heart and soul of many community organizations and events 
and I am proud to call Tom a fellow community member, American and 
friend.

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