[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 8 (Tuesday, January 14, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E62]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO LINDA PEARSON

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                            HON. KEN CALVERT

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 14, 2014

  Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and pay tribute to an 
individual whose dedication and contributions to the community 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. 
Linda Pearson is one of these individuals. On January 16, 2014, Linda 
will be honored as the 2013 ``Citizen of the Year'' at the Corona 
Chamber of Commerce Installation and Awards Gala at the Eagle Glen Golf 
Club.
  For over 34 years, Linda has tirelessly dedicated herself to serving 
the Corona Regional Medical Center. She is currently the Director of 
Marketing, Patient Relations, and Volunteers and is known for her 
creative thinking and quick problem solving.
  In addition to working with the Corona Regional Medical Center, Linda 
is a committed member of many other local organizations and serves on 
multiple boards whose programs help ensure the betterment of our 
community. Over the years, she has held board member positions with the 
Circle City Rotary, Corona Chamber of Commerce, Foundation for 
Community and Family Health, and Crossroads Christian School. Linda 
Pearson truly is an example of an individual committed to decades of 
service and outstanding representation within Corona and Riverside 
County at large.
  Linda is known as an effective leader with a natural ability to 
organize the efforts and goodwill of others. She is an enthusiastic 
team builder who enjoys the challenge of researching and analyzing to 
find viable solutions to improve the lives of all community members. In 
light of this, Linda was awarded the Corona-Norco YMCA Ira D. ``Cal'' 
Calvert Distinguished Service Award in May 2009, which honors 
exceptional community volunteers. She was also honored with the 
Distinguished Citizen Award by the Temescal District Boy Scouts of 
America.
  Considering all that Linda has done for Corona, the Corona Chamber of 
Commerce named Linda their 2013 Citizen of the Year. Linda's tireless 
passion for service has contributed immensely to the betterment of our 
community. She has been the heart and soul of many 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 as she receives this prestigious award.

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