[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 2]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 2910]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                    TRIBUTE TO FRANK EDWARD EMERSON

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                            HON. KEN CALVERT

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 5, 2012

  Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and pay tribute to a 
dear friend of mine, Frank Emerson. Frank passed away peacefully at 
Corona Regional Medical Center on Saturday, February 25, 2012 with his 
wife, Belvia and son, Bob at his side. Frank was a pillar of the 
community in Corona, California and he will be deeply missed.
  As a young man, Frank attended the University of Redlands on a 
basketball scholarship and after college decided to join the Army. 
Frank then decided to go into the family business and ran Emerson's 
Men's Wear successfully for many years. Frank took on a partner, long 
time employee Jim Pauly, to help with Emerson's Men's Wear. Frank was a 
successful businessman and dedicated community servant. Frank served on 
many civic groups through the years, including the Corona Planning 
Commission. His life was a testament to his family who had settled in 
Corona in the early 1900s.
  Frank leaves behind his wife of 53 years Belvia, Daughter, Elizabeth 
Jenkins of Texas; son, Robert ``Bob'' Emerson of Corona and their 
respective families. He was preceded in death by his son Donald. He 
also has five grandchildren and many other family and friends who will 
miss Frank's big heart and quick smile.
  On Friday, March 9, 2012, a memorial service celebrating Frank's 
extraordinary life will be held. Frank will always be remembered for 
his incredible work ethic, generosity, contributions to the community 
and love of family. His dedication to his work, family and community 
are a testament to a life lived well and a legacy that will continue. I 
extend my condolences to Frank's family and friends; although Frank may 
be gone, the light and goodness he brought to the world remain and will 
never be forgotten.

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