[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 61 (Wednesday, April 10, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E323]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                         TRIBUTE TO ANNE MAYER

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                            HON. KEN CALVERT

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 10, 2024

  Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and congratulate Anne 
Mayer, who is retiring after serving the Riverside County 
Transportation Commission (RCTC) for the past 18 years. Anne has been a 
true leader in Riverside County for decades and served as an effective 
advocate over the years to improve our region. She will be sorely 
missed.
  After earning a civil engineering degree from Michigan State 
University, Anne began her career as a Professional Engineer. After 
nearly 15 years working at the California Department of Transportation 
(Caltrans) implementing transportation projects across Riverside and 
San Bernardino Counties, Anne joined RCTC as Deputy Executive Director 
in May 2005. Just two years later, Anne was appointed Executive 
Director. In a region where transportation infrastructure provides 
vital connectivity for residents and our economy, Anne's leadership and 
vision enabled the Commission to get some of the biggest and most 
transformative projects ever constructed in the Inland Empire region 
across the finish line.
  Anne oversaw the construction of the 91 Freeway expansion project 
that provides the western gateway into Riverside County. I was proud to 
work alongside her and RCTC to combine federal financing with local 
investments to provide Corona and surrounding residents with 
desperately needed upgrades to one of the most congested corridors in 
the nation. Anne also oversaw the successful completion of numerous 
interchange improvements along the I-10 and I-15 corridors and an 
expansion of the region's Metrolink system. With such an accomplished 
record of achievement, it is no surprise that Anne has been recognized 
on many occasions, including being presented with the California 
Transportation Foundation's Person of the Year award; the Inland Empire 
WTS Woman of the Year award; and the Greater Riverside Chambers of 
Commerce Athena Award given to individuals that demonstrate 
professional achievement, community service, and mentorship.
  Anne clearly possesses a passionate belief in public service and a 
dedication to the community she has served so faithfully. I know I 
speak on behalf of all residents in expressing my heartfelt thanks and 
praise for Anne's significant contributions to Riverside County. 
Personally, I will always value her friendship and collaboration on so 
many important infrastructure projects that will benefit our region 
long into the future. I wish Anne the very best in the years to come.

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