[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 148 (2002), Part 1]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 214]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  TRIBUTE TO MRS. VELMA HICKEY, OUTGOING PRESIDENT, NORCO CHAMBER OF 
                                COMMERCE

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                            HON. KEN CALVERT

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 24, 2002

  Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and pay tribute to an 
individual whose dedication to the community and to the overall well-
being of Norco, CA, is exceptional. The city of Norco has been 
fortunate to have dynamic and dedicated business and community leaders 
who willingly and unselfishly give time and talent to making their 
communities a better place to live and work. Mrs. Velma Hickey is one 
of these individuals.
  On January 26, 2002, Mrs. Hickey will be honored as the outgoing 2001 
president of the Norco Chamber of Commerce. Through the years, Velma 
has served as a director on the Board of the Chamber, the Virginia 
Weidman Home Arts Competition Chairman, Installation Banquet Chair and 
most recently the Norco Fair Chairman in 2001. She is an active member 
of the Republican Women's Club, United We Stand America organization, 
and the vice president of the Norco Historic Society.
  Velma Hickey's leadership has led to numerous awards and 
recognitions. The highlights include: Volunteer of the Year Award from 
United We Stand America in 1990 and Principal for a Day received from 
the Corona/Norco Unified School District in 2001, and Lecturer at St. 
Mel's Catholic Church in Norco from 1987 thru 1990. A graduate of UC 
Irvine, Velma has a Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology.
  Velma's tireless, engaged action has propelled the city of Norco 
forward in a positive and progressive manner. I know that all of Norco 
is grateful for her contribution to the betterment of the community and 
salute her as she departs. I look forward to continuing to work with 
her for the good of our community in the future.

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