[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 35 (Tuesday, February 26, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E211]
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                      TRIBUTE TO RONALD H. ROBERTS

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                            HON. KEN CALVERT

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 26, 2019

  Mr. CALVERT. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor and pay tribute to 
my good friend Ronald ``Ron'' Roberts, who passed away in San Diego, 
California on Monday, February 4, 2019. Ron was a dedicated public 
servant and he will be deeply missed.
  Throughout his life, Ron worked to improve the community around him. 
In the first phase of his public service, Ron worked as a California 
Highway Patrol officer. By the time he retired, Ron had risen to the 
rank of sergeant. After his career in law enforcement, Ron began what 
would eventually be a twenty-four-year dedication to the city of 
Temecula. Ron was first appointed to the Temecula Traffic Commission in 
1990, the year after the city incorporated.
  In 1992, Ron was elected to the Temecula City Council, where he would 
ultimately serve five consecutive terms, from 1992 to 2014, including 
five terms as the city's mayor. The impact of Ron's leadership and hard 
work is on display today throughout Temecula, particularly in its 
infrastructure, facilities, parks and libraries. In fact, the city 
honored Ron by naming its busiest library the Ronald H. Roberts 
Temecula Public Library. Ron was also rightfully proud of his work 
granting public use of the Duck Pond at the corner of Ynez and Rancho 
California roads and revitalizing Old Town Temecula. Extraordinary 
cities like Temecula don't exist by accident--they come to fruition 
thanks to the vision and activism of tireless advocates like Ron 
Roberts.
  Ron is survived by his wife, Jeanne; son Ron, Jr. (wife Kara); 
daughter Wendy (husband Sam); and five grandchildren. I extend my 
heartfelt condolences to the Roberts family, his friends, and everyone 
fortunate enough to know Ron. Although Ron may be gone, the many 
contributions he made to his country, community and family will have a 
lasting impact.

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