[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 78 (Monday, May 6, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E448-E449]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF ROLAND J. DE GOLIA

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                          HON. MARK DeSAULNIER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 6, 2024

  Mr. DeSAULNIER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the life and 
service of Ronald J. de Golia.
  Ron was born in San Francisco, California on August 15, 1937 to 
parents John and Eva de Golia. He graduated from U.C. Berkeley with a 
BS in business administration in 1959. Ron also served thirty-seven 
years in the United States Air Force and Reserves, starting his 
military career during his senior year of high school and exiting in 
1992 with the rank of Colonel.
  Ron worked in information technology for thirty-eight years with 
Kaiser Aluminum and Chemical, Stauffer Chemical Company, and more. In 
retirement, Ron remained active in his community and enjoying his 
passions such as traveling, volunteering, bocce, pool, and exploring 
new foods and wines with his family and friends. Ron was an avid 
traveler, visiting over forty countries and every one of the states in 
the U.S.
  Ron was deeply passionate about giving back to his community, 
volunteering with the Walnut Creek Police Department, Center for Human 
Development, Contra Costa Civil Grand Jury, Crisis Hotline, and the 
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King Memorial College Scholarship Fund, Ltd. Board. Additionally, Ron 
was a member of SIRS #146 and served as the club's treasurer.
  Sadly, Ronald passed away on December 6, 2023 at the age of 86. He is 
survived by his children and step-daughter, Stephen (Wendy), Karen 
Meehan (Mark) Susan Hadfield, and Meredith Longshore (Gary Rowan), 
wife, Diane Longshore, his brother Jack de Golia (Brenda Buck), 
sisters-in-law, Lisa Nelson (Brad) and Erin Von Fempe (Gregg), 
brothers-in-law, Robert Tadlock (Kathy) and John Tadlock (Chantal), and 
his grandchildren, Kristen, Bryan, Katie, Kelly Anna, Roarke, Regan, 
and Riley.
  He will be remembered for his devotion to his family, hardworking 
nature, and commitment to his community. Please join me in honoring 
Ronald Jose de Golia for his many contributions to the East Bay.

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