[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 197 (Thursday, November 19, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1055]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO BERWIN HANNA

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                            HON. KEN CALVERT

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 19, 2020

  Mr. CALVERT. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor and pay tribute to 
my good friend Berwin Hanna, who is stepping down this month from the 
Norco City Council. Norco, California, is known as Horsetown, USA 
because of its affection for horses, and few people have embodied its 
spirit more than Berwin Hanna.
  As a native Texan, Berwin was raised around horses, cattle and 
livestock. Under the direction of his cowboy father, Berwin learned to 
tend cattle and train horses. Eventually, he would become an 
accomplished thoroughbred trainer and travel to racetracks from 
Michigan to New Mexico training horses. Berwin would later settle in 
Norco after being naturally drawn to the community because of its deep 
equestrian roots.
  First elected to the Norco City Council in 2007, Berwin was motivated 
to serve and advocate for maintaining the city's rural, animal-keeping 
lifestyle. After joining the council, he worked to embrace Horsetown, 
USA's focus by developing more equestrian events and businesses. He was 
at the forefront of establishing the National Day of the Cowboy, which 
has quickly become one of the city's most cherished events. Throughout 
his time on the council, Berwin represented the city on the Riverside 
County Transportation Commission, Northwest Mosquito & Vector Control 
District and Riverside Transit Agency.
  While Berwin will no longer be serving the city in an official 
capacity, I am confident he will continue to be a champion for 
Horsetown, USA into the future. I want to thank Berwin's wife, Diane, 
as well as both of his daughters and son for supporting him while he 
served his community. I know I speak on behalf of all residents in 
expressing my heartfelt thanks and praise for Berwin's significant 
contributions to the city of Norco.

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