[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 5 (Monday, January 12, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E51]
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                         TRIBUTE TO WAYNE KEITH

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                            HON. KEN CALVERT

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, January 12, 2015

  Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and pay tribute to an 
individual whose dedication and contributions to the community of 
Corona, California 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. Wayne Keith is certainly one of these individuals. On 
Thursday, January 15, 2015, Wayne will be honored with the Lifetime 
Achievement Award at the Corona Chamber of Commerce Installation 
Dinner.
  Following his graduation from Iowa State College, Wayne took his 
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering to the National Advisory 
Committee for Aeronautics, known today as NASA. Following his time 
there, Wayne then took a position with the Aluminum Company of America, 
ALCOA, in 1945, where he would remain for forty years. After dedicating 
his time and efforts to offices in Cleveland, Detroit, New Kensington 
and Pittsburg, Wayne found his home in Corona where he acted as general 
manager until his retirement from the plant in 1986.
  In addition to his strong work ethic, Wayne also exemplifies what it 
means to be a volunteer. After moving to Corona in 1969, Wayne 
immediately involved himself in the growing Corona community in a 
variety of capacities. Wayne took on many leadership positions with 
organizations such as the United Way, Corona Rotary Club, Good 
Samaritan Boys Home, First Congressional Church, Navy League, 
Peppermint Ridge, YMCA, The Greater Corona Chamber of Commerce, Corona 
Community Hospital, Norco-Corona Unified School District, California 
Manufacturer's Association and the Wagner Foundation. Few citizens can 
match the years of service Wayne has generously donated to the Corona 
community.
  Given all of the contributions Wayne has made, he has received many 
prestigious honors. In 1975, Wayne was deemed Citizen of the Year by 
the Corona Chamber of Commerce. Wayne has also been the recipient of 
other prominent awards such as the Corona Chamber's ``George'' Award, 
the Corona Community Hospital Volunteers Award, Peppermint Ridge's 
Golden Hinge Award and the Ira D. Calvert Distinguished Service Award 
due to his outstanding leadership and significant contributions to the 
Corona community.
  In light of all that Wayne has done for the community of Corona, it 
is clear he fully deserves the Corona Chamber of Commerce's Lifetime 
Achievement award. Wayne's tireless passion for community service has 
contributed immensely to the betterment of Corona, California. He has 
been the heart and soul of many community organizations, 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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