[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 213 (Wednesday, December 16, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1162-E1163]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   TRIBUTE TO CLARENCE LeROY FLEMING

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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 
my good friend Clarence LeRoy Fleming, who passed away on Saturday, 
November 7, 2020. Leroy was a tireless and compassionate member of our 
community and he will be deeply missed.
  LeRoy was born on August 21, 1939 in Afton, Iowa to the late William 
Donald Fleming and Virgie ``Dee'' Jeter Fleming. After attending Afton 
High School, LeRoy worked for the

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Iowa Department of Transportation and attended a training program at 
Iowa State University. He moved to California in 1962 working as a 
lunch truck driver at Orange County Food Service. In the summer of 
1963, LeRoy met the love of his life, Sylvia. They became engaged soon 
after and were married in August of 1964. Once married, LeRoy and 
Sylvia settled in my hometown of Corona, California.
  In 1974, LeRoy and Sylvia purchased the Park N' Eat Drive In from 
Sylvia's mother, Anna Ensley. In 1984 after outgrowing their 6th Street 
location they moved to a larger location on Industrial Way in Corona. 
The business soon grew to over 65 lunch trucks. Together, LeRoy and 
Sylvia owned and operated Park N' Eat Industrial Catering for 39 years 
in Corona. In addition to being a successful businessman, LeRoy was a 
well-known and respected fundraiser for many community organizations 
within Corona. LeRoy truly had a servant's heart and devoted much of 
his time to helping the community, but his two favorite groups were the 
Corona Elks and Corona Host Lions.
  In addition to his wife, Sylvia, LeRoy is survived by his children: 
Deanna (Dean), Robert (Rebecca), Jennifer (Eric), six grandchildren, 
and one great-grandchild. He is also survived by six younger brothers 
and sisters. I extend my heartfelt condolences to the Fleming family, 
his friends, and everyone fortunate enough to know LeRoy. Although 
LeRoy may be gone, the many contributions he made to his community and 
family will have a lasting impact.

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