[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 12438]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                  TRIBUTE TO RICHARD SCOTT ALDEN, JR.

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                            HON. KEN CALVERT

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 13, 2009

  Mr. CALVERT. Madam Speaker, 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. I rise today to recognize and honor one of those 
individuals: Richard Scott Alden, Jr. On Friday, May 1, 2009, Scott 
passed away peacefully at his home after a battle with cancer. He will 
be deeply missed.
  Scott was born April 16, 1953 in Pasadena, California. He graduated 
from Riverside Poly High School in 1971 and received a football 
scholarship to Arizona State University. While Scott was a Sun Devil, 
his team won 51 games, four Western Athletic Conference Championships 
and four Fiesta Bowls.
  Scott was a devoted Christian and was ``born again'' through Christ 
September, 1975. He graduated from ASU with a degree in Business 
Administration in June, 1976 and married Ann Stiles later that year. 
After graduation, Scott began work with his father, Dick Alden, founder 
of Empire Oil Company, now Western Refining-Wholesale, as General 
Manager, and in 1990 was advanced to President.
  Scott was active in Harvest Men's Bible Fellowship, Alliance 
Petroleum Corporation and served as Chairman of the Advisory Board for 
The Salvation Army.
  Scott was predeceased by his daughter, Jennifer. Survived by his 
wife, Ann Alden; daughter, Elizabeth Alden of Newport Beach; son, David 
Alden of Long Beach; parents, Richard Alden of Riverside, and David and 
Nina Mitchell of Riverside; sister, Michelle Fisher of Aliso Viejo; and 
brother, Eric Alden of Huntington Beach.
  On May 8, 2009, a memorial service celebrating Scott's life will be 
held at Harvest Christian Fellowship. Scott will always be remembered 
for his incredible faith, giving spirit, and sense of humor. His 
dedication to his family, church and community are a testament to a 
life lived well and a legacy that will continue. I extend my 
condolences to Scott's family and friends; although Scott may be gone, 
the light and goodness he brought to the world remain and will never be 
forgotten.

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