[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 180 (Wednesday, November 14, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1524]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO ROBERT A. WOLF

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                            HON. KEN CALVERT

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 14, 2018

  Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and pay tribute to 
former California Transportation Committee Commissioner and my dear 
friend, Robert A. Wolf, who passed away on Sunday, October 21, 2018. 
Bob served the people of California and Riverside County in many ways 
throughout his life and he will be deeply missed.
  Bob was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, before being raised in 
Riverside County. After graduating from Ramona High School, Bob went to 
the College of the Desert to earn his degree. Bob served as an Army 
combat medic during the Vietnam War. For his bravery and lifesaving 
actions he received 11 decorations, many for valor. After the war, Bob 
began his business career as a partner with his father-in-law Hans 
Kirschsieper at Germania Construction Corporation. Bob played an 
important role shaping Riverside County and specialized in job creating 
projects that resonated harmoniously with the communities in which they 
are situated. Bob's dedication to the redevelopment of March Air Force 
Base in Riverside, California led to a project that will have economic 
benefits long into the future.
  Throughout his life, Bob made public service a priority and served on 
a host of local boards and commissions, including the Riverside County 
Flood Control Commission, the Moreno Valley Planning Commission, and 
the Riverside County Planning Commission. Bob was also appointed to a 
number of positions with the State of California, including 
Undersecretary, Business, Transportation and Housing Agency, and to the 
California Transportation Commission. Always an advocate for solutions 
to our public policy challenges, Bob was an active member of 
organizations like the Valley Group and the Moreno Valley Chamber of 
Commerce. In recognition for Bob's many contributions to his community, 
he received a long list of honors and recognitions throughout his 
distinguished life.
  Bob is survived by the love of his life Helga Kirschsieper Wolf, his 
children Shawna and Kevin; grandchildren Theodore, Parker, Brayden, 
Laynie, Alyssa, Kaitlyn and Lucas. I want to extend my heartfelt 
condolences to the entire Wolf family, his friends, and everyone who 
had the pleasure of knowing him. Although Bob may be gone, the many 
contributions he made in Riverside County will have a lasting impact.

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