[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 63 (Monday, May 7, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E704]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  IN RECOGNITION OF MR. LLOYD RODUNER

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                         HON. DENNIS A. CARDOZA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 7, 2012

  Mr. CARDOZA. Mr. Speaker, together with Congressman Jim Costa, I rise 
today to recognize Mr. Lloyd Roduner on the event of his retirement as 
Chairman and Division Five Director for the Lower San Joaquin Levee 
District.
  Lloyd was born in Merced in 1932 and grew up on his family's farm. He 
graduated from Merced High School where he served as the student body 
president. Lloyd then went on to attend Cal Poly on a scholastic 
scholarship. After college, Lloyd served in the Army from 1952 1954. He 
was stationed in San Diego and served as a food inspector. When he left 
the Army, he went back to work at his family's ranch.
  Lloyd, along with his brother Richard, runs the family business, W.P. 
Roduner Cattle & Farming Company. He was also a member of the 
California Beef Council and the California Cattlemen's Association. In 
addition, he was the charter president of the El Nido Lion's Club in 
1964.
  Lloyd faithfully served the Lower San Joaquin Levee District since 
October 1985. Through his wisdom, vision and leadership he earned the 
respect of local, State and Federal officials and entities in support 
of the District. In doing this he was able to lead and guide other 
directors, staff and personnel in operating and maintaining the 
District in the most efficient and economical way possible. He always 
kept in mind the benefits of the District for its landowners.
  Lloyd has a passion for horses and roping which he learned from his 
father. He was an accomplished showman of horses since he was fifteen 
and just retired from this five years ago. Many generations of his 
family are ropers and as soon as his grandchildren were old enough, he 
taught them. Lloyd has been married to his wife, Patricia, since 1955. 
They have two children, Michael and Lloydeen, and eight grandchildren 
and six great-grandchildren.
  Mr. Speaker, along with Congressman Jim Costa, I ask that my 
colleagues join me in honoring Mr. Lloyd Roduner for his years of 
dedication and service to the Lower San Joaquin Levee District.

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