[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 94 (Tuesday, June 17, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E993]
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                        IN MEMORY OF RON FLORIAN

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                          HON. TOM McCLINTOCK

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 17, 2014

  Mr. McCLINTOCK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of former 
Mayor of Truckee, California, Ron Florian.
   Mayor Florian's career as a public servant was forged out of love 
for his community. He was born in Sacramento and moved to Truckee in 
1992 to follow in his father's footsteps as a grocer. Mayor Florian's 
work as President of the Truckee Rotary is worthy of note; through his 
membership in the Rotary Club, Ron gained access to a new way to serve 
those around him. While he cared deeply about these activities, they 
did not define him. Ron was a man characterized by an energetic spirit, 
quick wit, and a boundless capacity for generosity.
   Ron Florian took his commitment to service further when he served 
two terms on the Truckee Town Council and two terms as Mayor. During 
his time on the Council, Ron proved instrumental in establishing the 
Truckee Police Department and constructing the Highway 267 Bypass. He 
consistently worked to make Truckee safer, stronger, and more united. 
Ron understood what it means to be a part of a community bigger than 
oneself.
   Mayor Florian enjoyed doing the people's work and loved working side 
by side with the citizens of Truckee. Even in the instance that he and 
his colleagues disagreed, Ron considered them friends rather than 
adversaries. While he received numerous accolades, Ron consistently 
attributed the accomplishments to his staff, who he believed deserved 
credit for all the heavy lifting. He loved and valued them, just as he 
loved and valued the town they all served together. Ron's grace, wit, 
and sense of humor will surely be missed.
   Ron and his lovely wife, Patti, fulfilled their dream of owning a 
business together when Florian's Fine Wines & Specialty Foods opened 
its doors in 1999. Through his business, Ron continued to serve and 
unite the town of Truckee, with Florian's becoming a local meeting 
place.
   One of Ron's greatest gifts was his commitment to shaping the next 
generation. Ron's legacy lives on in the lives that he touched, and it 
is my privilege to rise in recognition of his many achievements and 
contributions to Truckee.

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