[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 63 (Tuesday, May 7, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E603]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO CINDY ROTH

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                            HON. KEN CALVERT

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 7, 2013

  Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and pay tribute to an 
individual whose dedication and contributions to the community of 
Riverside, California are exceptional. 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. Cindy Roth is one of these individuals. 
On May 9, 2013, Cindy will be honored with the Frank Miller Civic 
Achievement Award for her service as the President and Chief Executive 
Officer of the Greater Riverside Chamber of Commerce.
  Cindy's relationship with the Chamber began through a work experience 
program after working under then-Senator Bob Presley out of high 
school. She later worked for the Chamber as a receptionist while 
attending Riverside Community College. Soon, she was taken under the 
wing of the Chamber's former President and Riverside City Councilman, 
Art Pick. When Pick died in 1999, the selection committee selected 
Cindy as President.
  Under Cindy's leadership, the Chamber has actively promoted and 
supported the community, fostered growth among its members and engaged 
federal, state and local representatives to become the third largest 
Chamber in southern California and the eighth largest in the state. It 
is currently composed of over 1,300 business enterprises, civic 
organizations, educational institutions and individuals. Following in 
the footsteps of her predecessor, she has also reached out to women 
business owners and encouraged them to get involved in the local 
economy.
  Cindy's dedication is not only to local business, but also to the 
wider community. She serves with numerous organizations, including the 
Monday Morning Group of Western Riverside County, the Science and 
Technology Education Partnership, the Raincross Exchange Club, the 
Foundation Board of Trustees for La Sierra University, and the Honorary 
Commanders of March Field. She has received the 1996 Community Service 
Award from the Rotary Club of Arlington, the 2000 Athena of the Inland 
Valleys Award, and was previously honored as the 2003 Woman of the Year 
by Assemblyman John Benoit.
  I have come to know Cindy well through many years working together on 
a variety of projects in Riverside, and it has been an honor to work 
with her on behalf of the community. I can personally attest to Cindy's 
incredible work-ethic, professionalism and positive attitude. 
Throughout her career, Cindy has been supported by her husband, 
California State Senator Gen. Richard Roth, USAF and her daughter, an 
alumnus of the University of California, Riverside.
  In light of all Cindy has done for Riverside, the Mission Inn 
Foundation will honor her with the Frank Miller Civic Achievement Award 
at the historic Mission Inn in Riverside. Cindy's tireless passion for 
community service has contributed immensely to the betterment of 
Riverside County. 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 are grateful for her 
service and salute her as she receives this prestigious award.

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