[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 64 (Tuesday, April 26, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E595]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    TRIBUTE TO JACQUES `JACK' YEAGER

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                            HON. KEN CALVERT

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 26, 2016

  Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and pay tribute to 
the remarkable Jacques `Jack' Yeager who passed away in California on 
Wednesday, April 20, 2016. Jack was a pillar of the community in 
Riverside, California, and he will be deeply missed.
  Born in Riverside in 1921, Jack went to local schools and graduated 
from Poly High School in 1939. While attending college at UC Berkeley, 
Jack left school to join the U.S. Navy Seabees and eventually helped 
build airports throughout the South Pacific during World War II. Jack 
eventually returned home to join the family construction business, E. 
L. Yeager Construction Company, which was founded by his father. At 
Yeager Construction, Jack worked alongside his brothers, Dick and Gene, 
and played an important role in the growth and success of the company. 
Yeager Construction was responsible for building many significant 
highway and other construction projects in Southern California and 
around the country. I had the privilege of working together with Jack 
on a number of projects and causes over the years, and felt fortunate 
to see his passion and dedication to improving our community first-
hand.
  In 1948, Jack Yeager married Mary Barbara Gibbs and the couple had 
two sons and three daughters. Mary passed away in 1990. Later, Jack 
would marry Helen Hays, who died in 2009. As an active member of his 
community, Jack participated in a number of organizations, often in a 
leadership role, including: Co-founder and member of the Monday Morning 
Group, Board Member of the Riverside Community Hospital Foundation, 
Board Member of the UC Riverside Citizens University Committee, member 
of the Riverside County Transportation Commission, Board Member of the 
March Field Museum Foundation, and Board Member of the UC Board of 
Regents.
  The way in which Jack lived his life should serve as reminder that 
the power of an individual with drive, perseverance and a strong work 
ethic can do great things. His dedication to his work, family, and 
community are a testament to a life well lived and a legacy that will 
continue. I was proud to call Jack my friend and I will deeply miss 
him. I extend my condolences to Jack's family and friends; although 
Jack may be gone, the many incredible contributions he made to our 
region and the country remain and will never be forgotten.

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