[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 152 (Wednesday, September 12, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1233]
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                 TRIBUTE TO ORVILLE ``DEAN'' McWHORTER

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                            HON. KEN CALVERT

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 12, 2018

  Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and pay tribute to 
Orville ``Dean'' McWhorter, who passed away in his home in Norco, 
California, on Tuesday, July 24, 2018. Dean, a devoted family man, 
served his nation in the Vietnam War. He will be deeply missed.
  Dean graduated from La Serna High School in Whittier, California, in 
1969. Not long after graduating high school, Dean joined the Army and 
was a member of the 101st Airborne Division during the war in Vietnam. 
After he returned home from Vietnam, Dean began working as an 
electrical designer at Fluor Corporation and other engineering firms. 
After 37 years, Dean ultimately finished his career with MARMAC 
Engineering. After retiring at age 62, Dean and his wife Robin spent 
time looking for the perfect house and ultimately settled in Norco to 
be near his children and grandchildren, who meant the world to him.
  Dean enjoyed the great outdoors, fishing, guns, hunting, horseback 
riding, ping-pong, playing pool and camping. He was a devoted 
Christian, a patriot, and a big sports enthusiast. He loved animals, 
music, classic cars and motorcycles, a good joke, a great meal, and 
holiday family get-togethers. Dean leaves behind his loving wife Robin; 
his daughters Jenny and Brandi; their husbands and children; Dean's 
oldest brother Lee; Lee's wife Janet; Lee's two daughters Leanne and 
Kristi; their spouses and children; and Dean's loving mother Delona 
Louise.
  I extend my heartfelt condolences to the McWhorter family, his 
friends, and everyone fortunate enough to know Dean. Although Dean may 
be gone, the many contributions he made to his country, community and 
family will have a lasting impact.

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