[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 3]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 4103]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                TRIBUTE TO WARREN D. ``DUSTY'' WILLIAMS

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                            HON. KEN CALVERT

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 12, 2016

  Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and pay tribute to an 
individual whose dedication and contributions to Riverside County, 
California, are exceptional. On April 14th, Warren D. ``Dusty'' 
Williams will be retiring from the Riverside County Flood Control and 
Water Conservation District after 39 years of dedicated service, 
including over 13 years as its General Manager-Chief Engineer.
  Dusty began his career in June 1977 as a student intern with the 
District. For the next four decades, he dedicated himself to loyal, 
conscientious, innovative and outstanding service to residents of the 
area, culminating with his leadership of the organization. Dusty is 
recognized as a national leader on flood safety, stormwater capture and 
environmental regulatory issues. He served as President of the National 
Association of Flood and Stormwater Management Agencies, on national 
committees including the National Committee on Levee Safety, and has 
testified before several Congressional Committees on such important 
issues as levee safety and amendments to the federal Clean Water Act.
  Dusty has also been a strong local partner with the U.S. Army Corps 
of Engineers; guiding ongoing and critical federal projects including 
the Santa Ana Main Stem Project and the Murrieta Creek Flood Control 
Environmental Restoration and Recreation Projects through technical, 
fiscal and administrative hurdles. I believe the reason Dusty was such 
an effective leader was the depth and range of his technical expertise, 
effective communication skills, commitment to excellence and loyalty to 
his community.
  In light of all that Dusty has done for our region and the Riverside 
County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, it is only 
fitting to honor him on the occasion of his retirement. Dusty has 
contributed immensely to the betterment of our community and I am proud 
to call him a fellow community member, American and my friend. To 
conclude, Mr. Speaker I want to thank Dusty for his service to the 
people of Riverside County--his dedication, insight and passion for 
flood management will be greatly missed.

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