[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 133 (Wednesday, September 29, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1826]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     TRIBUTE TO RICHARD SCOTT ALDEN

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                            HON. KEN CALVERT

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 29, 2010

  Mr. CALVERT. Madam Speaker, Riverside 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. I rise today to recognize and honor one of those 
individuals: Richard ``Dick'' Scott Alden. Dick passed away at his home 
on Monday, September 20, 2010. He will be deeply missed.
  Dick Alden was born July 27, 1931, in Hibbing, Minnesota and is the 
son of Alvin and Verne Alden. As a young man his family moved to 
Pasadena, California. Dick was a student in the Pasadena school system 
and upon graduation, served honorably in the United States Air Force.
  After his service in the Air Force, Dick earned his college degree 
from Woodbury Business School in Los Angeles. He began working for 
Union Oil and later moved his young family to Riverside acquiring what 
eventually became Empire Oil Company.
  During his active life in Riverside, Dick, along with building Empire 
Oil into a major petroleum and chemical distributor, devoted his time 
and resources to a number of community-based charitable organizations. 
He also was active in Republican politics and various local sports 
programs. Dick was known for his generosity to many charitable 
organizations and those who know him remember his sense of humor.
  Mr. Alden is survived by his son Eric Alden of Huntington Beach and 
wife Martha; Daughter Michelle Fisher of Aliso Viejo; Daughter-in-law 
Ann Alden of Riverside; five grandchildren and two great grandchildren. 
Also surviving are Dick's sister Barbara Meza of San Clemente and a 
brother Gayle Alden of Auburn, Washington. Dick was preceded in death 
by his son Scott, who played an important role in the building of 
Empire Oil, and by his granddaughter Jennifer Stevens. Dick was 
especially impacted by the death of his son and granddaughter, two 
individuals that were remarkable in their own right. Dick will be 
buried in Olivewood Memorial Park, the same cemetery where Scott and 
Jennifer were laid to rest.
  On October 2, 2010, a memorial service celebrating Dick's 
extraordinary life will be held at the Salvation Army Chapel in 
Riverside. Dick will always be remembered for his incredible work 
ethic, generosity, love of family, and sense of humor. His dedication 
to his family and community, especially the Salvation Army, are a 
testament to a life lived well and a legacy that will continue. I 
extend my condolences to Dick's family and friends; although Dick may 
be gone, the light and goodness he brought to the world remain and will 
never be forgotten.

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