[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 195 (Tuesday, December 11, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1639]
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                       TRIBUTE TO JOHN TAVAGLIONE

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                            HON. KEN CALVERT

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 11, 2018

  Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and pay tribute to an 
individual whose dedication and contributions to our region have been 
exceptional. After serving 24 years on the Riverside County Board of 
Supervisors, my good friend John Tavaglione will be stepping down.
  John is a fourth generation resident of Riverside County and has 
dedicated much of his life to improving the Inland Empire region. John 
received his bachelor's degree in business administration from 
California Baptist University and is a proud U.S. Army veteran. His 
professional career spanned nearly 25 years as a commercial real estate 
executive. Prior to his election to the Board of Supervisors, he served 
on the Riverside City Council and was a member of the Riverside Public 
Utilities Commission. In 1994, John was elected to represent the Second 
District on the Riverside County Board of Supervisors.
  As a member of the Board of Supervisors, John has been credited for 
his leadership in regional transportation issues, community and 
economic development, parks and open space preservation, and for his 
strong fiscal and organizational management. In 2010, John was selected 
to serve as President of the California State Association of Counties 
by California's 58 counties. Over the years, John and his wife Jan have 
graciously helped to send hundreds of students to college by hosting an 
annual fundraiser where all proceeds go towards scholarships for 
graduating high school seniors in his district.
  John has contributed immensely to the betterment of our region and I 
am proud to call him a fellow community member, American and my friend. 
To conclude, Mr. Speaker I want to thank John for his service to the 
Inland Empire--his dedication, insight and passion will be greatly 
missed.

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