[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 1]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 1104]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                   TRIBUTE TO MAYOR RONALD H. ROBERTS

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                            HON. KEN CALVERT

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 22, 2015

  Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and pay tribute to an 
individual whose dedication and contributions to California and the 
City of Temecula are exceptional. Temecula has been fortunate to have 
dynamic and dedicated community leaders who willingly and unselfishly 
give their time and talent to make their communities a better place to 
live and work. Mayor Ronald H. Roberts is one of these individuals. At 
a celebration on January 27, 2015, Mayor Roberts will be honored as he 
retires after many years of City Council service to the Temecula 
community.
  About one month after the City of Temecula's incorporation, Ronald 
began working on the city's first ``Traffic Committee'' in January of 
1990. In October of the same year, Ronald was selected to serve on the 
city's first Traffic Commission. In November of 1992, Ronald began his 
service on the Temecula City Council, dedicating his time, talents and 
efforts to his local community. Throughout his tenure, the main 
objective of Mayor Roberts was to ensure the quality of life for all 
Temecula citizens continued to thrive, an objective he continued to 
champion throughout his twenty two years on City Council. Additionally, 
during his time as Mayor, he has played a pivotal role in the political 
landscape of the Temecula community, region and state.
  Prior to his work on the City Council, Ronald served his community 
during his time with the California Highway Patrol, retiring after 
twenty nine years of valiant service. Ronald also freely gives his 
leadership and experience to many organizations, serving and chairing 
many boards at the community, regional, and state levels. These 
organizations include Habitat for Humanity Inland Valley Board of 
Directors, Temecula Balloon and Wine Festival, City of Temecula Traffic 
& Transportation Commission, Western Riverside Council of Government 
Executive Committee, Southern California Association of Governments, 
Southern California Association of Governments Transportation & 
Communications Committee, Riverside County Transportation Commission, 
Riverside County Transportation Commission Budget & Implementation 
Committee, Southern California Regional Rail Authority, Southern 
California Regional Rail Authority/Metrolink Operations Oversight 
Committee, SCAQMD Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review 
Committee and National League of Cities Transportation Infrastructure & 
Services Committee.
  As the longest standing City Council Member for the City of Temecula 
and as a man who has devoted over two decades to this great city, it is 
only fitting that he be honored as he retires from public service. 
Mayor Roberts' tireless passion for public service has contributed 
immensely to the betterment of our region and the state 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 retires and moves onto the next phase of his life.

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