[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 177 (Thursday, November 15, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2443]
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             TRIBUTE TO NORCO CITY COUNCILMAN HERB HIGGINS

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                            HON. KEN CALVERT

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 15, 2007

  Mr. CALVERT. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor and pay tribute to 
an individual whose dedication and contributions to the community of 
Norco, California 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. Herbert Higgins is one of these individuals. On December 
4, 2007, Herb will be honored at a dinner in honor of his retirement 
from the Norco City Council.
  Herb has served on the Norco City Council for 8 years and served as 
mayor in 2002 and 2005. Prior to being a councilmember, Herb served on 
the Planning Commission from 1998 to 1999. Councilman Higgins has also 
served on the Audit Committee, the Norco Chamber of Commerce, the 
Riverside Child Safety Committee, the Water Task Force, and the Western 
Riverside Regional Wastewater Authority.
  Mr. Higgins has achieved several accomplishments during his tenure on 
the Norco City Council including: initiating the charter system of 
government for the city of Norco, instigating the testing of Wyle Labs 
for the health of our children, developing the Community Action Group 
and starting the All Volunteer Programs in Norco and the Volunteer 
Appreciation Dinner.
  Herb's tireless passion for community service has contributed 
immensely to the betterment of the community of Norco, California. Herb 
has been the heart and soul of many community organizations and events, 
and I am 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 retires. I wish him and his lovely wife Doris all 
the best.

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