[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 6 (Wednesday, January 18, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E42]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  TRIBUTE TO GREATER CORONA VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CHAIRMAN AWARD 
                          RECIPIENT DEAN SEIF

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                            HON. KEN CALVERT

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 18, 2012

  Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and pay tribute to an 
individual whose dedication and contributions to the community of 
Corona, California, are 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. Dean Seif, a board member of the Greater Corona Valley 
Chamber of Commerce, is one of these individuals. On January 21, 2012, 
Dean will receive a prestigious honor when the Greater Corona Valley 
Chamber of Commerce gives him the Chairman's Award at the 
organization's annual awards and installation gala at the Eagle Glen 
Golf Club.
  Dean was voted onto the Board to serve in 2011 and as a new board 
member took on the responsibility of chairing the weekly networking 
group, ``Chamber Networking Solutions.'' Taking his board 
responsibility seriously, Dean attended a special Southern California 
Training for Chamber Volunteers, bringing his wife, Shannon, who also 
is a member of the Chamber. They enthusiastically participated, taking 
notes and bringing back to the Board a full report which engaged and 
motivated other board members to consider future training. This past 
September a similar training session was held and Dean and ten other 
board members attended this time, bringing value back to the Chamber 
and its members.
  Annually, the Chamber travels to Sacramento for Legislative Days and 
the Chamber excels in bringing a contingent of volunteers to the trip 
each year. In 2011, both Shannon and Dean were part of the 18-person 
group from the Greater Corona Valley Chamber.
  Dean's passion and leadership is contagious and when it comes to 
commitment, Dean matches his words with his actions. He was the top 
ticket seller for the Super Bowl Ticket drawing contest. Dean has 
attended countless meetings for creating and revising the 2012 budget. 
This next year, Dean will serve as an officer, becoming the Treasurer 
and overseeing the Finance Committee. Additionally, Dean will move to 
the chair position for the Ambassador's committee and is planning on 
having the Chamber host the Ambassador Rally in 2012.
  In light of all Dean has done for the community of Corona, the 
Greater Corona Valley Chamber of Commerce has given Dean their 
Chairman's Award. Dean's tireless passion for community service has 
contributed immensely to the betterment of the community of Corona, 
California. He 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 receives this prestigious 
award.

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