[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 20 (Wednesday, February 9, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E187]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        TRIBUTE TO SAN CLEMENTE CITIZEN OF THE YEAR LORI DONCHAK

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                            HON. KEN CALVERT

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 9, 2011

  Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and pay tribute to an 
individual whose dedication and contributions to the community of San 
Clemente, California are exceptional. San Clemente 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. Lori Donchak is one of these 
individuals. On February 24, 2011, Lori will receive a prestigious 
honor when the San Clemente Chamber of Commerce names her the 2010 
Citizen of the Year at the organization's annual awards and 
installation dinner at the Talega Golf Club.
  Lori Donchak graduated from Northwestern University with a B.S. in 
Linguistics and Education. She received an MBA from Kellogg Graduate 
School of Management and enjoyed a 20-year career as a business 
executive in the communications industry. She currently teaches English 
at St. Margaret's Episcopal School. She also serves on the San Clemente 
City Council and is currently the Mayor.
  As part of her city council duties, Lori is chair of the Traffic Task 
Force, CUSD Liaison, member of the Safety/Quiet Zone Committee, Housing 
Element Committee, Courtney's Sandcastle Committee and the Watershed 
Task Force. She is a member of the San Clemente Chamber of Commerce, 
Rotary Club, San Clemente Historical Society and Friends of the Casa.
  Lori's contributions to the community of San Clemente are numerous. 
She has contributed countless hours to beach clean-up projects; 
participated in litter clean-up throughout San Clemente; volunteers at 
St. Margaret's Episcopal School Library; she is a graduate of the 
``Leadership San Clemente Education Program;'' voluntarily examines San 
Clemente and reports gang graffiti; remains involved in programs with 
Camp Pendleton to aesthetically rejuvenate South San Clemente.
  Lori's tireless passion for community service has contributed 
immensely to the betterment of the community of San Clemente, 
California. She has been the heart and soul of many community 
organizations and events and I am proud to call her a fellow community 
member, American and friend. I know that many community members are 
grateful for her service and salute her, along with her family, as she 
receives this prestigious award.

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