[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 16 (Tuesday, January 28, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E127-E128]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   TRIBUTE TO ROBERT E. ``BOB'' MAGEE

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                            HON. KEN CALVERT

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 28, 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. Lake Elsinore 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. Robert E. ``Bob'' Magee is one of these individuals. On January 
25, 2014, Bob will be honored as the 2013 ``John Packman Award'' 
recipient at the Lake Elsinore Chamber of Commerce Installation and 
Awards Gala.
  Each year, the Lake Elsinore Chamber of Commerce awards one 
individual the John Packman Award. This individual is selected based on 
the criteria that they have given the highest level of service to his 
or her community in the past year. After evaluating all that Bob has 
done for our community, it became clear how worthy he is of this honor.
  Bob was born and raised in the thriving city of Sacramento, 
California, to Ed and Lynn Magee as one of four children. Bob went on 
to graduate high school after his family moved to the sunny Southern 
California city of San Diego and later attended San Diego State 
University (SDSU), where he earned his degree in Public Administration 
with an Emphasis in City Planning. Bob's thriving career began when he 
interned for Assemblyman Larry Stirling's 77th District Office and 
later with the Planning Department of the City of Santee during his 
years at SDSU. Following these experiences, Bob's passion for public 
service ignited. His first job out of college led him to follow this 
passion to Lake Elsinore, where he

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began to work with the city's Planning Department on a wide array of 
things, including reviewing development applications and supervising 
the city's Code Enforcement Program.
  In 1995, Bob became the Director of Governmental Affairs for Recyc, 
Inc, where his experience eventually led him to become the Vice 
President of its parent Company, Gro West. His extensive work and 
specialization in Mining and Land Development, Heavy Equipment Rentals, 
and Wholesale Nurseries created an environment for tremendous growth 
within the region. In 2001, Bob expanded his experience in the field by 
accepting a position as Executive Officer for Forest Wood Fiber 
Products. His management style demonstrated through his roles in the 
business community led him to win a seat on the Lake Elsinore City 
Council in 2003. He would go on the win a second term in 2008, where he 
was selected by his colleagues to serve as the Lake Elsinore City 
Mayor, a position he has held four times.
  It is hard to imagine that Bob would have any free time on his hands, 
yet has he always found time for his community. Bob was a Little League 
Baseball coach for virtually a decade during the 1990s, and prioritized 
public safety by organizing and instituting Neighborhood Watch groups 
throughout the area. He served as Vice Chairman of the County's 
Historical Commission, Chairman of the Lakeland Village Advisory 
Committee, Chairman of the Riverside County Transportation Commission 
(RCTC), and as Chairman of the RCTC's Budget Subcommittee. He is also a 
dedicated member of the Riverside County Solid Waste Advisory Task 
Force, the Lake Elsinore Redevelopment Committee, the State Route 91 
Advisory Committee, the Wells Fargo Inland Empire Community Board, and 
the Riverside County Republican Central Committee.
  For all that he has done, it is no surprise that Bob has been the 
recipient of numerous community awards including being named ``Citizen 
of the Year'' by the Lake Elsinore Chamber of Commerce in 2005, 
``Distinguished Citizen of the Year'' by the Tahquitz District of the 
Boy Scouts of America in 2010, and being appointed to the State Board 
of Fire Services by then Governor of California, Arnold Schwarzenegger.
  In his spare time, Bob enjoys off-road racing, riding motorcycles, 
golf, tennis and walking his dog. He and his wife, Gina, live in Lake 
Elsinore where they enjoy cheering on their son, Richard, who is 
serving in the United States Army.
  Considering all that Bob has done for Lake Elsinore, the Lake 
Elsinore Chamber of Commerce named him their 2013 John Packman Award 
recipient. Bob's tireless passion for service has contributed immensely 
to the betterment of our community. He has been the heart and soul of 
many 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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