[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 67 (Thursday, April 16, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E335]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF STEVEN ALFRED ROBERTI

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                          HON. MARK DeSAULNIER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 16, 2026

  Mr. DeSAULNIER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the life and 
service of Steven Alfred Roberti. Throughout his life, Steven 
demonstrated his commitment to service and advocacy. Steven was a 
lifelong member of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers 
Local 302, where he honed his passion for serving his community and 
supporting the labor movement. He then went on to serve as manager of 
the Contra Costa Labor Council from 1988 to 1996. Steven was recognized 
by the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors for his outstanding 
leadership and significant contributions to Contra Costa's economic and 
social wellbeing. In 1996, the U.S. Department of Labor appointed 
Steven the regional manager for Region IX, overseeing labor affairs 
across the Western United States. His wealth of knowledge of 
infrastructure and transportation policy was critical to his success in 
this role.
  Steven also worked with many community groups including United Way, 
Shelter Inc., the Labor Project for Working Families and Contra Costa 
Regional Health Foundation. Steven's work as a political consultant 
supported regional projects focused on improving transportation 
throughout the county and supporting economic development throughout 
the region. Additionally, Steven was a California history enthusiast, 
avid Bay Area sports fan, holding season tickets for the San Francisco 
49ers, Giants, and Golden State Warriors and supporting UC Berkeley's 
women's softball as a Cal Booster, and developed a passion for 
genealogy, tracing his family's history and eventually organizing an 
annual family reunion.
  Steven is survived by his wife, Diane Roberti; daughters Christine 
Collins (Barry), Sherri Roberti, and Gina Roberti (Jeff); grandchildren 
Ryan Collins, Marcus Collins, Raquel Collins, and Joseph Wells; and 
great-grandchildren Ava Collins and Amaya Collins.
  Steven will be remembered for his unwavering commitment to 
leadership, service, and his family. Please join me in honoring Steven 
A. Roberti for his invaluable contributions to our region.

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