[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 101 (Monday, July 9, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1211]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          IN REMEMBRANCE OF LAKEWOOD CALIFORNIA'S BRUCE DUBOIS

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                         HON. LAURA RICHARDSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, July 9, 2012

  Ms. RICHARDSON. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor the memory of one 
of Lakewood California's most prominent residents, Bruce DuBois. Mr. 
DuBois was born in my own district in 1935 at Seaside Hospital in Long 
Beach. He attended school in Compton until transferring to Downey High 
School. He could not stay away from the 37th district for long, and 
after enlisting in the Army and serving in France, he returned to 
attend Compton College.
  It was during his time in college where Mr. DuBois met the love of 
his life and the woman he would spend the next five decades with. Diane 
DuBois was also a student at Compton College, and after the two met at 
a party it was only a year until they were married. Mrs. DuBois would 
later go on to become mayor of Lakewood, always with the proud support 
of her beloved husband.
  While being an avid family man, Mr. DuBois dedicated his life to 
serving the community. He was very active with the Jaycees, a service 
group that provides leadership training through community service for 
adults ages 18-40. He met many of his best friends through this 
organization.
  After retirement Mr. DuBois continued his volunteer work with the 
organization Meals on Wheels. At least once a week he would deliver 
meals to his community's shut-ins and elderly. His wife stated that he 
took great pride in this work, and met many friends along the way.
  Mr. DuBois' life can be remembered as full of service to his 
community, friendship and family. He was a man we could all look to for 
warmth and kindness, and his presence will be sorely missed. He leaves 
behind his wife, two daughters, four grandchildren and a sister.

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