[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 3]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 4427]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




        TRIBUTE TO RIVERSIDE CITIZEN OF THE YEAR ROBERT A. WOLF

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                            HON. KEN CALVERT

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, March 14, 2008

  Mr. CALVERT. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor and pay tribute to 
an individual whose dedication and contributions to the community of 
Riverside, California are exceptional. Riverside has been fortunate to 
have dynamic and dedicated community leaders who willingly and 
unselfishly give their time and talent and make their communities a 
better place to live and work. Robert A. Wolf is one of these 
individuals. On March 27, 2008 at the 108th Inaugural Dinner, the 
Riverside Chamber of Commerce will recognize Bob as the 2007 Citizen of 
the Year.
  Bob is a principal in many firms active in the financing, 
development, building and sale of real estate both domestically and 
internationally, with banking and venture relationships in Western 
Europe and Japan.
  Bob obtained a bachelors degree in business administration and 
concentrated his continuing education on the field of development. 
Areas of study and successful completion include real estate law and 
development, financing, marketing, syndication, business law, group 
investment and construction techniques. Bob has been successful in 
international financing, joint ventures and marketing programs. Bob has 
worked in all facets of development including superintendent, project 
manager, project engineer, sales manager, and broker before becoming a 
chief executive officer. This background has helped Bob to draw upon 
his experience when making any decision regarding a development or 
investment. He has also had ``hands-on'' experience in the approval 
processes at every level of government and is a recognized expert in 
the field of real estate development, infrastructure and financing. He 
is a nationally known and sought after speaker on these topics.
  Bob has served as Vice Chairman of the City of Moreno Valley's 
Planning Commission, the County of Riverside Flood Control Commission 
for Zone Four, and Planning Commissioner for Riverside County. He has 
recently served as Undersecretary of the Business, Transportation and 
Housing Agency for California, and has served as Chairman of the 
California Transportation Commission.
  Bob is the author of ``How to Become a Developer'', a step-by-step 
description of the development process and the people involved, which 
was written for people who wish to enter the profession. Published by 
Crittenden Books, the book received excellent reviews including one 
from the Los Angeles Times. Bob and his family reside in Riverside, 
California, where they continue to be active and respected members of 
the community.
  Bob's tireless passion for community development has contributed 
immensely to the betterment of Riverside, California. Bob served his 
country honorably in Vietnam and I am proud to call him a fellow 
community member, American and friend. I know that many community 
members are grateful for his service and salute him as he receives this 
prestigious award.

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