[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 213 (Wednesday, December 16, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1153]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    TRIBUTE TO FREDDIE PATRICK NEFF

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                            HON. KEN CALVERT

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 16, 2020

  Mr. CALVERT. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor and pay tribute to 
Freddie ``Fred'' Patrick Neff, who passed away on Saturday, October 31, 
2020. Fred was a veteran, small business owner, a devoted family man, 
and he will be deeply missed.
  Fred was born on March 17, 1936 in Denver, Colorado. After traveling 
throughout the West as a youth, Fred decided to join the Air Force. The 
Air Force took him to many military bases in the Far East as well as 
around the United States. While stationed at Clark Air Force Base he 
met his wife, Emerita Arrogante. Following a stint at March Air Force 
Base, Fred retired from the military after putting in his 30 years as a 
decorated veteran.
  Retirement from the military allowed Fred to do many things in the 
second half of his life. In his later years, he founded and served as 
president of two construction companies: Kadena Pacific and Cal 
American Construction Inc. According to his family, Fred loved dogs. 
Over the years, he was a proud dog dad to Herman, Nikko, Rambo, Ace, 
Ivan, Jude, Sadie and Rocco. Fred loved to hunt and fish, and enjoyed 
going out to dinner or out for a cup of coffee. Before he passed, Fred 
shared with his family that he had ``no regrets'' and truly his life's 
testimony reflected a full, well lived life.
  In addition to his wife, Emerita, Fred is survived by his children: 
Susanna, Beverly, and Ray. I extend my heartfelt condolences to the 
Neff family, his friends, and everyone fortunate enough to know Fred. 
Although Fred may be gone, the many contributions he made to his 
community and family will have a lasting impact.

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