[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 10103]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO DAVID RUIZ, SR.

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                            HON. KEN CALVERT

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 12, 2014

  Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and pay tribute to an 
individual whose dedication and contributions to our country, state and 
community are exceptional. In my district, we are fortunate to have 
dynamic leaders who unselfishly dedicate their time and their talents 
to make our community, and our country, a better place to live and 
work. Mr. David Ruiz, Sr., was one of these individuals. David passed 
away on Saturday, June 7, 2014 at the age of 89. Mr. Ruiz's 
accomplishments are wide ranging, as he has made his mark in life as a 
successful businessman, an active supporter of the community, and a 
dedicated family man. He will most certainly be missed.
  Born in Corona, California to Refugio and Beatrice Ruiz on July 18, 
1924, David was a life-long resident of the Circle City. David later 
married Luisa Ruiz, his wife of fifty-one years, and together they 
raised eight children. David is survived by his loving children, Joe 
Ruiz, Jesse Ruiz, Sr., Luci Ruiz-Hernandez, Sally Ruiz-Cortez, David 
Ruiz, Jr., Gloria Ruiz-Sabatelli, Rufus Ruiz and Mary Lou Ruiz-Statham, 
eleven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
  Not only was David a committed family man, but he was also a vital 
member to the Corona community. David began his working life in 
irrigation at Foothill Ranch and as a milk processor at Grand View 
Dairy. From 1965 to 1978, he went to work at the Circle City Hospital 
in Riverside County, followed by employment for the Corona Police 
Department until his much deserved retirement in 1992. All the while, 
from 1965 to 1980, David had his own janitorial business rooted in 
Corona.
  His tireless passion and love of family has contributed immensely to 
the betterment of our community and we will all miss David dearly. A 
funeral mass honoring David's life will be held on Saturday, June 14, 
2014. The level of commitment he showed to his community, his work, and 
his family is truly an example of a life lived well and a legacy that 
will endure. I extend my condolences to David's family and friends; 
although David may be gone, the light and goodness he brought to the 
world remains and will never be forgotten.

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