[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 63 (Wednesday, April 29, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E608]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   IN HONOR OF RONALD HERBERT PORTER

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                          HON. NORMA J. TORRES

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 29, 2015

  Mrs. TORRES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Ronald H. Porter of 
Pomona, California, who passed away peacefully on April 18, 2015, at 
the age of 82.
  Ron served in the United States Army from 1955 to 1957. He graduated 
from Claremont Men's College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business 
Administration, and was a successful businessman with real estate 
offices in Upland, Rancho Cucamonga, Ontario, and Pomona.
  An active member of St. Joseph's Church in Pomona, he served as the 
President of the Legion of Mary. As a devout Catholic, Ron could always 
be depended upon to help those in need and assist the Church in its 
efforts to serve the community.
  A former lifeguard, long distance cyclist, and golfer, Ron would 
regularly visit nursing homes to take residents out for lunch in 
Pomona. He could often be spotted at the deli spending time with those 
in need of companionship and a friend.
  Ron had a great sense of humor, and was always positive. He will be 
deeply missed by his beloved wife Barbara, daughter Marie Royce and 
son-in-law Edward, son David Porter and daughter-in-law Samantha, 
daughter Sheila Taylor and son-in-law Daniel, and son Sean Porter. He 
will also be deeply missed by his grandchildren, Laurel, Charlie, and 
Sean.

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