[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 6]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 8365]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     TRIBUTE TO ARTHUR HUBERT WEBB

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                            HON. KEN CALVERT

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 5, 2012

  Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and pay tribute to a 
good friend of mine, Arthur Hubert Webb. Hubert passed away Friday, May 
25, 2012, at his home in Riverside, California. A resident of 
Riverside, California, for 78 years, he was a pillar of the community 
and will be deeply missed.
  Hubert was born May 5, 1929, in Los Angeles, California, the son of 
Albert A. and Rebecca B. Webb. After graduating with honors in Civil 
Engineering from the University of Southern California, Hubert served 
honorably in the United States Army for two years. Hubert joined Albert 
A. Webb Associates in 1955 and served for 56 years, becoming President 
in 1984 and Chairman of the Board in 2000.
  Hubert was an expert in water resources engineering, aiding clients 
such as Western Municipal Water District, Jurupa Community Services 
District, Crestline Lake Arrowhead Water Agency, City of Norco, and 
Edgemont Community Services District and shaping the dramatic growth of 
Southern California through his work. He was instrumental in designing 
36,500 feet of pipeline and three pump stations to deliver water from 
the Riverside and Gage Canals to Western Municipal Water District's 
agricultural system. Hubert also served as the Chief Technical Advisor 
for the Riverside/Corona Feeder Project which stored water in wet years 
in the San Bernardino Valley ground water basins and delivered water 
during dry years to communities in Riverside County.
  As a Professional Engineer in the State of California, he was active 
in the American Society of Civil Engineers, California Society of 
Professional Engineers, American Water Works Association, National 
Ground Water Association, California Water Environment Federation, 
Federal Water Environment Federation, and National Society of 
Professional Engineers. In 2008, Hubert was recognized as a Water Hero 
Award recipient for his donation of valuable and historical water 
resource documents from the library of Albert A. Webb Associates to the 
Water Resources Institute's archives.
  Hubert was preceded in death by his wife Diane S. Webb. He is 
survived by his daughter Sandra Webb (Roger Prend); sons, Scott Webb 
and Steve Webb (Suzanne Anderson); sister Mary Webb (Gene Schaefer); 8 
grandchildren; companion Diana Lingren, his nephew Matt and many other 
nieces and nephews.
  On Thursday, June 7, a memorial service celebrating Hubert's 
extraordinary life will be held. Hubert will always be remembered for 
his incredible work ethic, generosity, contributions to the community 
and love of family. His dedication to his family, work, and community 
are a testament to a life lived well and a legacy that will continue. I 
extend my condolences to Hubert's family and friends; although Hubert 
may be gone, the light and goodness he brought to the world remain and 
will never be forgotten.

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