[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 152 (Wednesday, September 24, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1877]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


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                         TRIBUTE TO SYLVIA AND 
                             LEROY FLEMING

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                            HON. KEN CALVERT

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 23, 2008

  Mr. CALVERT. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor and pay tribute to 
two individuals whose ongoing dedication and contributions to the 
community of Corona, California have been exceptional. Corona 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. Sylvia and Leroy Fleming are two of 
these individuals. On September 23, 2008, the Temescal District Boy 
Scouts of America will host the 2008 Distinguished Citizens Dinner in 
honor of Sylvia and Leroy.
  Sylvia has lived in Corona since 1947 and attended Corona schools 
including St. Edward Catholic School and Corona Senior High School 
where she graduated with the class of 1962. Leroy came to California 
from Iowa in 1963. Sylvia and Leroy met while attending Chaffey College 
and they were married August 1, 1964. Leroy worked for the Orange 
County Food Service until Sylvia opened the Via-Ery Park N' Eat 
Catering in 1974 with two trucks. They now load 60 catering trucks 
serving the Inland Empire.
  Sylvia has been involved in the community for many years. She was 
president of Triple M, a previous branch of the Women's Improvement 
Club, a commissioner for the Corona Parks and Recreation, and served on 
the board of the Corona-Norco PTA Council. She also served as Chairman 
of the Board for the Foundation for Community Health and was a member 
of Soroptimist International of Corona where she served as President. 
Sylvia is the recipient of the Status of Women Award and Women Helping 
Women Award. She was also a member of the St. Edward School Board and 
received the Seton award from the Diocese of San Bernardino. Another 
award Sylvia has received is the Distinguished Graduate Award from the 
National Catholic Educational Association. Sylvia is a Eucharistic 
Minister for St. Edward Catholic Church and a member of the Catholic 
Daughters. She is owner of Sylvia's treasures, a business that donates 
all profits to charity.
  Leroy as well has been involved in Corona for several years; he is a 
member of the Corona Host Lions where he has served as President. He 
has received the Outstanding Member of the Year Award and Lion of the 
Year Award. Leroy is instrumental in securing most of the food for the 
annual Pancake Breakfast held in September. In 2003, Sylvia and Leroy 
received the Citizens of the Year Award from the Corona Chamber of 
Commerce. Leroy and Sylvia are also members of the Navy League of 
Corona and Leroy spends a significant amount of time raising funds for 
various charitable organizations. Sylvia and Leroy have three children, 
two sons-in-Iaws and six grandchildren.
  Sylvia and Leroy's tireless passion for community service has 
contributed immensely to the betterment of the community of Corona, 
California. I am proud to call Sylvia and Leroy fellow community 
members, Americans and friends. I know that many community members are 
grateful for their service and salute them as 2008 Distinguished 
Citizens.

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