Ken Calvert

Mr. CALVERT

Mr. CALVERT. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor and pay tribute to an individual whose dedication and contributions to the community of Riverside, California and to the United States of America are exceptional. This country has been fortunate to have dedicated, honorable, and steadfast leaders who willingly and unselfishly give their time and talent to make our communities better places to live and work. General Robert E. Duignan of the United States Air Force is one of these individuals and today I thank him for 36 years of service to our great nation. On Sunday, January 25, 2009, General Duignan was honored with a retirement celebration at March Air Reserve Base in Riverside, California. General Duignan took his first plane ride at the age of 13, traveling from Seattle to New York, and from that moment he knew that he wanted to fly airplanes. He attended the University of Washington on an ROTC scholarship and earned a bachelor's degree in business. He entered the Air Force during the Vietnam War, a time when it was not popular to be in the military, and he experienced first-hand the objection to the war on his college campus. However, he never changed course and after graduation he spent 14 years at Travis Air Force Base, flying C-141 cargo planes on missions across the world, sometimes to pick up a single wounded soldier. In 1989, General Duignan was promoted to Deputy Commander of Operations for the 459th Military Airlift Wing. While serving in this post, General Duignan witnessed the September 11, 2001, attack on the Pentagon and focused his efforts on the Global War on Terror as the Director of Plans and Programs at Headquarters AFRC. After two years, he returned to March Air Reserve Base and has worked tirelessly in support of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. As the Commander of the 4th Air Force he has supervised the Reserve's long-range airlift and air refueling units located throughout the continental United States, Hawaii and Guam. It is also important to note that during his career, he has accumulated more than 5,000 flying hours as a pilot flying the C-141, C-5, T-38 and T-37 aircrafts. As we look at the incredibly rich military history of our country we realize that this history is comprised of men, just like General Robert Duignan, who bravely fought for the ideals of freedom and democracy. Each story is unique and humbling for those of us who, far from the dangers they have faced, live our lives in relative comfort and ease. Today I offer my gratitude for the decades of service and I salute Major General Robert Duignan as he retires from the United States Air Force.

Mr. CALVERT

Mr. CALVERT. Madam Speaker, just over 5 years ago, two engineering marvels--the Mars Exploration Rovers Spirit and Opportunity--captured the imagination of the American public and the world when they landed on Mars to begin a 3 month-long NASA mission. The mission objective was to search for signs that water may have been present for long periods of time--signs that could tell us whether the Red Planet had been hospitable to life in the past. Within the first several months of the Mars mission, the NASA Web site experienced over a billion site visits. The Mars Exploration Rovers have been a wildly successful mission, with more than 13 miles of harsh Martian terrain traversed and over a quarter million awe- inspiring images from the Martian surface captured, in addition to many thousands of scientific spectra that lends to our study of Mars. Spirit and Opportunity have made many important discoveries over the last 5 years. One of the most significant discoveries was evidence of water and geological information that supports an understanding that ancient Martian environments included periods of wet, possibly habitable conditions. I wholeheartedly support H. Res. 67, the resolution offered by my friends and colleagues from southern California, Mr. Schiff and Mr. Dreier to honor NASA, their team from the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and Cornell University on 5 years of great engineering and scientific discovery.

Mr. CALVERT

Mr. CALVERT. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor and welcome a person whose passion for leadership and duty have distinguished him amongst his colleagues. I stand to recognize the Inauguration of the eighth Chancellor at the University of California, Riverside: Dr. Timothy P. White. The Inauguration ceremony will be held on March 17, 2009. Chancellor White was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. His family would later immigrate to the United States where he would come to call California his home. A first-generation college graduate, Chancellor White has certainly made his family, who deeply values education, proud. Dr. White began his collegiate studies at Diablo Valley Community College, and later graduated Magna Cum Laude from the California State University of Fresno, where he received his Bachelor's Degree. He then pursued and obtained his Masters Degree from the California State University of Hayward. Later Dr. White added a doctorate in exercise physiology from the University of California, Berkeley to his resume. Chancellor White's curriculum vitae includes a long list of work throughout the United States as an educator and scientist at the University of Michigan, Oregon State University, University of California Berkeley, the University of Idaho, and now the University of California Riverside. Chancellor White is internationally recognized for his discussion of physiology in various published medical journals and editorials. With more than 30 years of service in higher education, Dr. White's experience is not only an impressive accolade, but a symbol of his passion and tireless commitment toward the sharing of knowledge and ideas. The University of California, Riverside will benefit greatly from Dr. White's impressive knowledge and skills, especially as it embarks on the establishment of a medical school. Riverside is an area that calls for great leaders that are ready to achieve goals that will propel both the university and the community forward. Dr. White has proven he is a true leader and his experience and passion will greatly benefit UC Riverside, a proud part of the Riverside community and the state of California. Chancellor Timothy P. White represents a welcome addition to the University of California at Riverside and to the region it serves. On behalf of the Inland Empire delegation, I wholeheartedly welcome Dr. White as the eighth distinguished Chancellor of the University of California, Riverside and look forward to working with him for many years to come.

Mr. CALVERT

Mr. CALVERT. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor and pay tribute to an individual whose dedication and contributions to the community of Riverside, California are exceptional. Riverside has been fortunate to have dynamic and dedicated community leaders who willingly and unselfishly give their time and talent and make their communities a better place to live and work. Tedd Laycock is one of these individuals. On March 7, 2009, a dinner in honor of Chief Laycock will be held to celebrate his retirement from the City of Riverside Fire Department. A lifelong resident of Riverside, Chief Laycock graduated from Ramona High School. After receiving his Associate of Science Degree in fire technology from Riverside City College, he went on to graduate from the University of Redlands with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. In 1973, Chief Laycock began his career with the City of Riverside Fire Department as a firefighter. He was subsequently promoted to Engineer in 1980; to Captain in 1984; to Battalion Chief in 2002; and to Fire Chief on April 8, 2005. Chief Laycock's natural leadership ability has contributed to his excellence as a Fire Chief and established him as a pillar in the community. Chief Laycock retires after forty-six years of service to spend time with his grandchildren, two daughters, three sons, and his wife of ten years Cindy. As a member of the Riverside community, Chief Laycock not only lived and worked there, but served those in his neighborhood. Chief Laycock has been a member of many local organizations such as the Uptown Kiwanis, the Latino Network and the Greater Riverside Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Twice, in 1994 and 1996, Chief Laycock was awarded the honor of the Exchange Club's Firefighter of the Year Award. Chief Laycock's tireless passion for community service has contributed immensely to the betterment of the community of Riverside, California. I am proud to call Tedd a fellow community member, American and friend. I know that many community members are grateful for his service and salute him as he retires.

Mr. CALVERT

Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today because 7 months from now the E-Verify program will expire. It is unacceptable that Congress continues to kick the can down the road on E-Verify. Last Congress, I along with 406 other Members of Congress, voted to extend E-Verify for 4 years. It was a bipartisan bill that had the overwhelming support of Members, as well as the American public. Congresswoman Giffords and I have introduced the same legislation this Congress, H.R. 662. Let's be clear: Reauthorization of E-Verify is not immigration reform. The existing voluntary program is the only way for employers to ensure that that are complying with existing law, which requires them to hire a legal workforce. Extending the voluntary program will also provide certainty to the 106,000 users of the system, including the States of Arizona and Mississippi, that E-Verify will continue to be available. So why do we find ourselves counting down to an expiration date? Because there are certain special interests that may try to leverage E- Verify for a so-called comprehensive immigration reform bill. We cannot allow the reauthorization of E-Verify to be tied up in a battle over an amnesty bill. Let's bring the bipartisan reauthorization of E-Verify through regular order and give the American people, and the thousands of E-Verify users, the assurance that employment verification will continue to be available.

Mr CALVERT

Mr CALVERT. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor and pay tribute to two individuals whose dedication and contributions to the community of Corona, California are exceptional. Corona has been fortunate to have dynamic and dedicated community leaders who willingly and unselfishly give their time and talent and make their communities a better place to live and work. Mike and Maria Vasquez are two of those individuals. On January 17, 2009, Mike and Maria Vasquez were honored at the Corona Chamber of Commerce's 94th Annual Installation and Awards Gala and received the 2008 Citizen of the Year Award. Mike and Maria Vasquez are wonderful people that have worked their way up from humble beginnings and turned one restaurant into a successful family empire. In 1973, upon receiving a Corona restaurant named Chile Pepper, they entered the restaurant business, renaming the establishment ``Miguel's'' in honor of Mike's grandfather. Maria developed dishes based on recipes from her childhood in Mexico. They focused on exceeding customer service expectations and delivering fresh great-tasting food while offering an inviting ambiance and providing a culture of integrity and self-responsibility. It was Mike and Maria's work ethic and undaunted ambition that has ensured the success of Miguel's. In 1975, Mike and Maria purchased a fast-food restaurant two miles from the original. Miguel's Jr., as they called it, was immediately embraced by the community. Today, the original Miguel's has two locations in Corona including their newest location at Dos Lagos, and Miguel's Jr. has expanded to include seven locations. Following the same business philosophies and family traditions that founded the business, the Vasquez children are committed to growing Miguel's. Their youngest son, Javier, is the President, Michael oversees Miguel's Jr., and Carol and Sylvia serve in the corporate offices. In a large effort to honor their parents, Javier worked with Corona City Councilman Eugene Montanez to create a special park in Corona to honor his parents' accomplishments and to be a place they could enjoy with their grandchildren. Their vision materialized this past August when the Citrus Park splash zone opened to throngs of happy families. I'm proud to say that the Citrus-themed playground is Corona's first ever water park and was designed based on Corona's proud citrus history. The water park is yet another successful venture of the Vasquez family and a testament to their continued willingness to give back to the community. Mike and Maria's tireless passion for community service has contributed immensely to the betterment of Corona, California. Volunteerism is a major part of the Vasquez's life and from their business, they support many non-profit organizations and schools. For more than 35 years, the Vasquez family has achieved success by focusing on the things that matter: community, family, and tradition. I am proud to call Mike and Maria fellow neighbors, Americans and friends. I know that many community members are grateful for their service and we salute them in their recent award.

Mr. CALVERT

Mr. CALVERT. Madam Speaker, pursuant to the Republican Leadership standards on earmarks, I am submitting the following information regarding earmarks I received as part of the FY 2009 Omnibus. Requesting Member: Congressman Ken Calvert Bill Number: FY 2009 Omnibus Account: DOJ, COPS Law Enforcement Technology Legal Name of Requesting Entity: City of Corona Police Department Address of Requesting Entity: 849 W. Sixth Street, Corona, California, 92882 Description of Request: I have secured $330,000 for the City of Corona Police Department for Interoperability Equipment. The funding would be used to replace outdated communication technology through the purchase of new equipment including new microwave dishes, control station antennas, and new local base station radio equipment. I certify that this project does not have a direct and foreseeable effect on any of my pecuniary interests. Requesting Member: Congressman Ken Calvert Bill Number: FY 2009 Omnibus Account: DOJ, COPS Law Enforcement Technology Legal Name of Requesting Entity: City of Corona Police Department Address of Requesting Entity: 849 W. Sixth Street, Corona, California, 92882 Description of Request: I have secured $325,000 for the City of Corona Police Department for the Public Safety Wireless Network. The funding would be used to complete work on a high speed wireless network to allow mobile access by Police Officers and Firefighters to the City wireless network and other resources available through the internet. The funding would be used to purchase approximately 10 to 12 base station/repeaters with a mobile device to be installed in each City police and fire vehicle. I certify that this project does not have a direct and foreseeable effect on any of my pecuniary interests. Requesting Member: Congressman Ken Calvert Bill Number: FY 2009 Omnibus Account: DOJ, OJP--Byrne Discretionary Grants Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Office of the Orange County District Attorney Address of Requesting Entity: 401 Civic Center Drive West, Santa Ana, California, 92701 Description of Request: I have secured $500,000 for the Office of the Orange County District Attorney for the DNA Expansion Project. The funding would be used to purchase DNA mobile collection vehicles and related equipment, supplies and DNA processing. I certify that this project does not have a direct and foreseeable effect on any of my pecuniary interests. Requesting Member: Congressman Ken Calvert Bill Number: FY 2009 Omnibus Account: OJP--Byrne Discretionary Grants Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Riverside County Probation Department Address of Requesting Entity: 3801 University Avenue, Suite 400 Riverside, California, 92501 Description of Request: I have secured $500,000 for the Riverside County Probation Department for an Automated Kiosk Reporting System. The funding would be used to purchase 15 automated kiosk reporting systems to be placed at government buildings throughout the county at where offenders would report on a regular basis as directed by their probation officer. I certify that this project does not have a direct and foreseeable effect on any of my pecuniary interests. Requesting Member: Congressman Ken Calvert Bill Number: FY 2009 Omnibus Account: DOJ, OJP--Byrne Discretionary Grants Legal Name of Requesting Entity: San Bernardino and Riverside Counties, CA Address of Requesting Entity: Riverside County Sheriff's Department-- 4095 Lemon Street, Riverside, California 92501, San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department--655 East Third Street, San Bernardino, California 92415 Description of Request: I have secured $1,925,000 for San Bernardino and Riverside Counties for the joint Regional Fingerprint Identification Project. The funding would be used for ongoing product development, research and pilot programs of the identification project which provides fingerprint, photo and DNA services to all public safety agencies including local police departments, district attorney, school districts, coroner and Sheriffs' Departments in Riverside and San Bernardino counties. I certify that this project does not have a direct and foreseeable effect on any of my pecuniary interests. Requesting Member: Congressman Ken Calvert Bill Number: FY 2009 Omnibus Account: DOJ, COPS Law Enforcement Technology Legal Name of Requesting Entity: City of Riverside Address of Requesting Entity: 3900 Main Street, Riverside, California, 92522 Description of Request: I have secured $895,000 for the City of Riverside for the Public Safety Interoperability System. The funding would be used for the purchase of satellite phones as well as the acquisition, installation, and first year maintenance of Internet Protocol (IP) based radio ``gateways'' and Mobile Satellite WLAN/IP Broadband to achieve interoperability. I certify that this project does not have a direct and foreseeable effect on any of my pecuniary interests. Requesting Member: Congressman Ken Calvert Bill Number: FY 2009 Omnibus Account: Department of Education, Fund for the Improvement of Education (FIE) account Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Riverside Unified School District Address of Requesting Entity: 3380 14th Street, Riverside, California 92501 Description of Request: I have secured $238,000 for the Riverside Unified School District Virtual School Program. The funding will be used to provide additional curricular content for the online education program. I certify that this project does not have a direct and foreseeable effect on any of my pecuniary interests. Requesting Member: Congressman Ken Calvert Bill Number: FY 2009 Omnibus Account: Department of Education, Fund for the Improvement of Education (FIE) account Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Riverside County Office of Education Address of Requesting Entity: 3939 13th Street, Riverside California 92501 Description of Request: I have secured $476,000 for the Riverside County Office of Education School Dropout Prevention and Student Success Initiative. The funding will be used to conduct research and implement reforms to address the origins of students dropping out and to devise solutions to keep students in school and promote their academic success. I certify that this project does not have a direct and foreseeable effect on any of my pecuniary interests. Requesting Member: Congressman Ken Calvert Bill Number: FY 2009 Omnibus Account: Department of Education, Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE) account Legal Name of Requesting Entity: California Baptist University Address of Requesting Entity: 8432 Magnolia Avenue, Riverside, California 92504 Description of Request: I have secured $238,000 for the California Baptist University Equipment Modernization and Health Care Training Initiative. The funding will be used to purchase specialized equipment for the School of Engineering and the School of Nursing. I certify that this project does not have a direct and foreseeable effect on any of my pecuniary interests. Requesting Member: Congressman Ken Calvert Bill Number: FY 2009 Omnibus Account: Department of Education, Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE) account Legal Name of Requesting Entity: La Sierra University Address of Requesting Entity: 4500 Riverwalk Parkway, Riverside, California 92515 Description of Request: I have secured $143,000 for the La Sierra University Integrated Biological and Physical Science Laboratory. The funding will be used to purchase equipment for an integrated biological and physical science laboratory. I certify that this project does not have a direct and foreseeable effect on any of my pecuniary interests. Requesting Member: Congressman Ken Calvert Bill Number: FY 2009 Omnibus Account: Department of Labor, Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) account Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Riverside Community College District Address of Requesting Entity: 4800 Magnolia Avenue, Riverside, California 92506 Description of Request: I have secured $333,000 for the Riverside Community College District Allied Health Sciences Program. The funding will be used to purchase equipment for the Allied Health Sciences Program. I certify that this project does not have a direct and foreseeable effect on any of my pecuniary interests. Requesting Member: Congressman Ken Calvert Bill Number: FY 2009 Omnibus Account: Department of Labor, Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) account Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Riverside County Regional Medical Center Address of Requesting Entity: 26520 Cactus Avenue, Riverside, California 92555 Description of Request: I have secured $523,000 for the Riverside County Regional Medical Center Facilities and Equipment Funding. The funding will be used to expand and renovate the trauma unit at the Riverside County Regional Medical Center. I certify that this project does not have a direct and foreseeable effect on any of my pecuniary interests. Requesting Member: Congressman Ken Calvert Bill Number: FY 2009 Omnibus Account: Natural Resources Conservation Service, Conservation Operations Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Municipal Water District of Orange County Address of Requesting Entity: 10500 Ellis Avenue, Fountain Valley, CA 92728. Description of Request: I secured $134,000 for the Municipal Water District of Orange County for Efficient Irrigation. The funding would be used to continue the installation of a smart irrigation controller system that uses cutting edge technology to regulate the amount of water that is delivered based on weather conditions, soil, slope, and type of landscape. I certify that this project does not have a direct and foreseeable effect on any of my pecuniary interests. Requesting Member: Congressman Ken Calvert Bill Number: FY 2009 Omnibus Account: Natural Resources Conservation Service, Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service Legal Name of Requesting Entity: University of California, Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources Address of Requesting Entity: 1111 Franklin Street, 6th Floor, Oakland, CA 94607 Description of Request: I secured $1,531,000 for the Pierce's Disease Research Program. The requested funding will allow the University of California to conduct competitive research projects for Pierce's Disease focusing on wine-grape growing regions and counties as well as for Invasive Species emphasizing on high priority introductions. I certify that this project does not have a direct and foreseeable effect on any of my pecuniary interests. Requesting Member: Congressman Ken Calvert Bill Number: FY 2009 Omnibus Account: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, General Investigations Legal Name of Receiving Entity: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Los Angeles District Address of Receiving Entity: 915 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 980, Los Angeles, CA 90017 Description of Request: I secured $369,000 for the Aliso Creek, CA project. The funding would be used for the Aliso Creek, CA watershed project in Orange County, CA. I certify that this project does not have a direct and foreseeable effect on any of my pecuniary interests. Requesting Member: Congressman Ken Calvert Bill Number: FY 2009 Omnibus Account: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, General Investigations Legal Name of Receiving Entity: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Los Angeles District Address of Receiving Entity: 915 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 980, Los Angeles, CA 90017 Description of Request: I secured $215,000 for the Heacock and Cactus Channels, CA project. The funding would be used for the Heacock and Cactus Channels flood control project in southern California. I certify that this project does not have a direct and foreseeable effect on any of my pecuniary interests. Requesting Member: Congressman Ken Calvert Bill Number: FY 2009 Omnibus Account: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, General Investigations Legal Name of Receiving Entity: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Los Angeles District Address of Receiving Entity: 915 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 980, Los Angeles, CA 90017 Description of Request: I secured $339,000 for the Riverside County Special Area Management Plan (SAMP), CA. The funding would be used to complete work on the Riverside County SAMP for the San Jacinto and Santa Margarita River Watersheds in Riverside County, CA. I certify that this project does not have a direct and foreseeable effect on any of my pecuniary interests. Requesting Member: Congressman Ken Calvert Bill Number: FY 2009 Omnibus Account: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, General Investigations Legal Name of Receiving Entity: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Los Angeles District Address of Receiving Entity: 915 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 980, Los Angeles, CA 90017 Description of Request: I secured $382,000 for the San Clemente Shoreline, CA project. The funding would be used for a shoreline protection project in San Clemente, CA. I certify that this project does not have a direct and foreseeable effect on any of my pecuniary interests. Requesting Member: Congressman Ken Calvert Bill Number: FY 2009 Omnibus Account: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, General Investigations Legal Name of Receiving Entity: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Los Angeles District Address of Receiving Entity: 915 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 980, Los Angeles, CA 90017 Description of Request: I secured $717,000 for the San Juan Creek, South Orange County, CA project. The funding would be used for the San Juan Creek flood control project in Orange County, CA. I certify that this project does not have a direct and foreseeable effect on any of my pecuniary interests. Requesting Member: Congressman Ken Calvert Bill Number: FY 2009 Omnibus Account: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Construction Legal Name of Receiving Entity: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Los Angeles District Address of Receiving Entity: 915 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 980, Los Angeles, CA 90017 Description of Request: I secured $3,349,000 for the Murrieta Creek, CA project. The funding would be used for the Murrieta Creek, CA flood control project in Riverside County, CA. I certify that this project does not have a direct and foreseeable effect on any of my pecuniary interests. Requesting Member: Congressman Ken Calvert Bill Number: FY 2009 Omnibus Account: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Construction Legal Name of Receiving Entity: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Los Angeles District Address of Receiving Entity: 915 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 980, Los Angeles, CA 90017 Description of Request: I secured $14,000,000 for the Santa Ana River Mainstem, CA project. The funding would be used for the Santa Ana River Mainstem flood control project in southern California. I certify that this project does not have a direct and foreseeable effect on any of my pecuniary interests. Requesting Member: Congressman Ken Calvert Bill Number: FY 2009 Omnibus Account: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Construction Legal Name of Receiving Entity: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Los Angeles District Address of Receiving Entity: 915 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 980, Los Angeles, CA 90017 Description of Request: I secured $946,000 for the South Perris, CA project. The funding would be used to produce potable water from an otherwise unusable groundwater resource through the construction of a three million-gallon per day reverse osmosis desalter, feed-water pipelines, and brackish water wells in the Perris South sub-basin. I certify that this project does not have a direct and foreseeable effect on any of my pecuniary interests. Requesting Member: Congressman Ken Calvert Bill Number: FY 2009 Omnibus Account: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Construction Legal Name of Receiving Entity: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Los Angeles District Address of Receiving Entity: 915 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 980, Los Angeles, CA 90017 Description of Request: I secured $2,871,000 for the Upper Newport Bay, CA project. The funding would be used for the Upper Newport Bay ecosystem restoration project in Orange County, CA. I certify that this project does not have a direct and foreseeable effect on any of my pecuniary interests. Requesting Member: Congressman Ken Calvert Bill Number: FY 2009 Omnibus Account: Bureau of Reclamation, Water and Related Resources Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Inland Empire Utilities Agency Address of Requesting Entity: 6075 Kimball Avenue, Chino, CA 91710 Description of Request: I secured $5,000,000 for the Inland Empire Regional Water Recycling project. The funding would be for continued construction of the Inland Empire Regional Water Recycling Project in California. I certify that this project does not have a direct and foreseeable effect on any of my pecuniary interests. Requesting Member: Congressman Ken Calvert Bill Number: FY 2009 Omnibus Account: Bureau of Reclamation, Water and Related Resources Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Orange County Water District Address of Requesting Entity: 10500 Ellis Avenue, Fountain Valley, CA 92708 Description of Request: I secured $540,000 for the Orange County Regional Water Reclamation Project. The funding would be used for the completion of the Orange County Regional Water Reclamation Project in Orange County, CA. I certify that this project does not have a direct and foreseeable effect on any of my pecuniary interests. Requesting Member: Congressman Ken Calvert Bill Number: FY 2009 Omnibus Account: Bureau of Reclamation, Water and Related Resources Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Western Municipal Water District Address of Requesting Entity: 450 Alessandro Boulevard, Riverside, CA, 92508 Description of Request: I secured $100,000 for the Riverside-Corona Feeder. The funding would continue the feasibility study for the Riverside-Corona Feeder project. The project proposes to manage the ground water levels by the construction of ground water wells and pumping capacity to deliver the pumped ground water supply to water users. A new water conveyance pipeline is also proposed that will serve western Riverside County. I certify that this project does not have a direct and foreseeable effect on any of my pecuniary interests. Requesting Member: Congressman Ken Calvert Bill Number: FY 2009 Omnibus Account: Environmental Protection Agency, State and Tribal Assistance Grants Legal Name of Requesting Entity: City of Norco Address of Requesting Entity: 2870 Clarke Avenue, Norco, CA 92860 Description of Request: I secured $500,000 for the City of Norco, Norco Water Treatment Plant Improvements. It is my understanding that the funding would be used for water treatment facilities in the City of Norco, CA. I certify that this project does not have a direct and foreseeable effect on any of my pecuniary interests. Requesting Member: Congressman Ken Calvert Bill Number: FY 2009 Omnibus Account: Environmental Protection Agency, State and Tribal Assistance Grants Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Orange County Sanitation District Address of Requesting Entity: 10844 Ellis Avenue, Fountain Valley, CA 92646 Description of Request: I secured $300,000 for the Orange County Sanitation District Secondary Treatment Upgrades. It is my understanding that the funding would be used for construction of upgraded wastewater treatment facilities in Orange County, CA. I certify that this project does not have a direct and foreseeable effect on any of my pecuniary interests. Requesting Member: Congressman Ken Calvert Bill Number: FY 2009 Omnibus Account: Environmental Protection Agency, State and Tribal Assistance Grants Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies Address of Requesting Entity: 1620 I Street, NW, Suite 500, Washington, DC, 20006 Description of Request: I secured $2,000,000 for the Water Information Sharing and Analysis Center (WaterISAC). It is my understanding that the funding would be used for intelligence collection and analysis in support of state drinking water agencies, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Department of Homeland Security. WaterISAC shares intelligence and security threat information with general managers and security managers of public water agencies throughout the nation. I certify that this project does not have a direct and foreseeable effect on any of my pecuniary interests. Requesting Member: Congressman Ken Calvert Bill Number: FY 2009 Omnibus Account: Federal Transit Agency, Bus and Bus Facilities Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Riverside Transit Agency Address of Requesting Entity: 1825 Third Street, Riverside, CA, 92507 Description of Request: I secured $950,000 for the Riverside and Corona Transit Centers. The funding would be for the construction of transit centers in cities of Riverside and Corona, CA. On June 18, 2008, I received guidance from the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct that confirmed my belief that I do not have a financial interest in seeking funding in the Fiscal Year 2009 Transportation and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations bill for the Riverside and Corona Transit Centers project. Requesting Member: Congressman Ken Calvert Bill Number: FY 2009 Omnibus Account: Federal Highway Administration, Interstate Maintenance Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Orange County Transportation Authority Address of Requesting Entity: 550 South Main Street, Orange, CA, 92863 Description of Request: I secured $237,000 for San Diego Freeway (I- 5) Widening and Improvement. It is my understanding that the funding would be used to add additional freeway capacity along Interstate 5 in south Orange County with consideration for a potential connection with planned San Diego County high occupancy vehicle lanes on Interstate 5. I certify that this project does not have a direct and foreseeable effect on any of my pecuniary interests. Requesting Member: Congressman Ken Calvert Bill Number: FY 2009 Omnibus Account: Federal Highway Administration, Surface Transportation Priorities Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Riverside County Transportation Commission Address of Requesting Entity: 4080 Lemon Street, 3rd Floor, Riverside, CA 92501 Description of Request: I secured $570,000 for the Alameda Corridor East Grade Separations in Riverside County. It is my understanding that the funding would be used to construct grade separations in Riverside County. The Riverside County Transportation Commission would use the funds to address the 61 at-grade highway-rail crossings on the mainline of the Union Pacific and Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad lines in Riverside County. I certify that this project does not have a direct and foreseeable effect on any of my pecuniary interests. Requesting Member: Congressman Ken Calvert Bill Number: FY 2009 Omnibus Account: Federal Highway Administration, Surface Transportation Priorities Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Orange County Transportation Authority Address of Requesting Entity: 550 South Main Street, Orange, CA 92868 Description of Request: I secured $475,000 for SR-91 Improvements, Orange and Riverside Counties, CA. It is my understanding that the funding would be used to make improvements along SR-91, including the SR-91/SR-55 interchange, SR-241 interchange and adding one lane in each direction along the SR-91 from the SR-241 to the Orange and Riverside County line. I certify that this project does not have a direct and foreseeable effect on any of my pecuniary interests. Requesting Member: Congressman Ken Calvert Bill Number: FY 2009 Omnibus Account: Housing and Urban Development, Economic Development Initiatives Legal Name of Requesting Entity: City of San Clemente Address of Requesting Entity: 1000 Avenida Presidio, San Clemente, CA, 92672 Description of Request: I secured $285,000 for the San Clemente Coastal Trail. The funding would be for the construction of the San Clemente Coastal Trail. I certify that this project does not have a direct and foreseeable effect on any of my pecuniary interests.

Mr. CALVERT

Mr. CALVERT. Madam Speaker, I wish to make the following disclosure in accordance with the Republican Earmark Transparency Standards requiring Members to place a statement in the Congressional Record prior to a floor vote on a bill that includes earmarks they have requested. Specifically, H.R. 637, the South Orange County Recycled Water Enhancement Act, which I introduced on January 22, 2009, contains two earmarks as defined under House Rule XXI, clause 9. Both earmarks contained in H.R. 637 authorize appropriations for projects under Title XVI of Public Law 102-575, the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act. The first project authorized in H.R. 637 is an advanced water treatment plant facility and recycled water system located in the City of San Juan Capistrano. Located in Orange County, California, the City of San Juan Capistrano relies on imported water from the Sacramento/San Joaquin Bay-Delta and the Colorado River to meet much of its water needs. Recognizing the increasing need to provide local water for irrigation, large fields and other non-potable uses, the City plans to construct a water recycling project consisting of four reservoirs, one pump station, and 29 pipelines. The legislation authorizes $18.5 million of federal appropriations, which sunsets 10 years following the passage of the H.R. 637. The federal cost share shall not exceed 25 percent of the total project cost and no federal funds shall be used for project operation and maintenance. The second project authorized in H.R. 637 will expand reclaimed water distribution, storage and treatment facilities in the City of San Clemente. The City of San Clemente also relies on imported water to meet some of its needs. In 1991, San Clemente completed construction of a water treatment and reclaimed water facility that produced 2.2 million gallons of reclaimed water per day. The plant could be expanded to produce over 4 million gallons per day. The project would also consist of a two million gallon storage reservoir, a pumping station, retrofit of an existing pumping station at the treatment facility, and pipelines. The legislation authorizes $5 million of federal appropriations, which sunsets 10 years following the passage of the H.R. 637. The federal cost share shall not exceed 25 percent of the total project cost and no federal funds shall be used for project operation and maintenance. I certify that neither project has a direct and foreseeable effect on any of my financial interests, nor the financial interests of any member of my family. Consistent with the Republican Conference's policy on earmarks, I hereby certify that to the best of my knowledge this request (1) is not directed to an entity or program that will be named after a sitting Member of Congress; (2) is not intended to be used by an entity to secure funds for other entities unless the use of funding is consistent with the specified purpose of the earmark; and (3) meets or exceeds all statutory requirements for matching funds where applicable.

Mr. CALVERT

Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Speaker, the South Orange County Recycled Water Enhancement Act is a relatively modest, yet important step towards meeting the long-term water needs for the West. Last week, Federal water managers said that they plan to cut off water, at least temporarily, to thousands of California farms as a result of the drought affecting the State. With the State and Federal reservoirs at their lowest levels since 1992, mandatory water rationing is just around the corner. In the midst of our dramatic economic downturn, the lack of water simply makes a bad economic situation worse. The passage of any legislation that enables communities in the West to be more drought-resistant could not be timelier. The South Orange County Recycled Water Enhancement Act authorizes two water reclamation projects in the south Orange County portion of my district. South Orange County relies heavily on imported water from sources such as the Colorado River and Bay-Delta in northern California. Water reclamation projects, and other steps that reduce demand for imported water, benefit all regional water users. The first project outlined in the legislation is the San Juan Capistrano Recycled Water System, which would enable the city of San Juan Capistrano to provide recycled water to users throughout the city and its neighboring communities. To meet the local demand, the city has developed a project that includes the construction of a water treatment facility as well as transmission infrastructure. I want to thank San Juan Capistrano Mayor Mark Nielsen and the rest of the city council for their dedication to this important project. The second project is the San Clemente Reclaimed Water Project which would expand San Clemente's reclaimed water infrastructure by doubling its production capacity. When completed, San Clemente's Reclaimed Water Project will reduce the city's demand of domestic water by 3,300 acre- feet per year. I applaud San Clemente Mayor Lori Donchak and the entire city council for their continued commitment to water recycling. Mr. Speaker, I think it is crucial that we recognize and assist communities that are working to reduce their reliance on imported water and I urge all of my colleagues to support the South Orange County Recycled Water Enhancement Act. Ms. Bordallo. I yield back the balance of my time.

Mr. CALVERT

Mr. CALVERT. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor and pay tribute to an individual whose dedication and contributions to the community of San Clemente, California, are exceptional. San Clemente has been fortunate to have dynamic and dedicated community leaders who willingly and unselfishly give their time and talent and make their communities a better place to live and work. Susan Ritschel is one of these individuals. On February 19, 2009, the San Clemente Chamber of Commerce will honor Susan as the ``2008 Citizen of the Year.'' I've known Susan for several years and can attest to all that she does for the community of San Clemente. Susan served on the San Clemente Planning Commission as Commissioner after which she served on the San Clemente City Council for two terms and was mayor of the city. Susan is a former president of the Orange County Division of the League of California Cities and a board member and chair of the San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board and was the Orange County planning commissioner. Susan's accomplishments in 2008 are extraordinary. She was the honorary chair of the Capital Campaign for the new Dorothy Visser Senior Center in San Clemente. I was honored to join Susan for a short leg of her 1,000 miles to raise funds for the Senior Center. She also planned and held a major fundraiser entitled ``Cruising to our Destination'' as well as oversaw and coordinated outreach to foundations. Susan's passion for helping seniors in our community was the driving force in gathering support for the Dorothy Visser Senior Center from legislators at all levels as well as businesses, service clubs and other entities. Susan developed and implemented a Capital Campaign, which raised over 2.1 million dollars in pledges and payments to meet the Campaign goal. In short, there is nothing Susan cannot do once she puts her mind to it. Susan Ritschel is a model citizen and in 2008 she worked untiringly to improve the lives of San Clemente seniors. She is held in high esteem by the city of San Clemente, the business community and the many people that she impacts everyday in a positive way. Susan's tireless passion for community service has contributed immensely to the betterment of the community of San Clemente, California, and especially to the senior community. I am proud to call Susan a fellow community member, American and friend. I know that many community members are grateful for her service and salute her as she receives the much-deserved ``2008 Citizen of the Year'' Award.

Mr. CALVERT

Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Speaker, in 1996, I created the E-Verify program, and I will not idly stand by while a coalition of pro-amnesty groups and their allies in big business kill this program in the dead of night. The American people have repeatedly voiced their support for employment verification; yet, we find that, once again, special interests win out. While nearly 1 trillion taxpayer dollars are going to be spent in this Reid/Pelosi stimulus plan, there is no assurance that the job it created will go to American workers. Amendments to reauthorize the E- Verify program, which expires on March 6 and requires any entity receiving stimulus funds to participate in E-Verify, both of which had been accepted in the House Appropriations Committee, were stripped out of the bill without discussion or debate. The one candle in the darkness of this disastrous bill was the reauthorization requirements to use E-Verify. Now, we are left with legislation that places the interests of illegal immigrants above those of hard-working American families and leaves this bill at the foot of future generations.

Mr. CALVERT

Mr. CALVERT. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor and pay tribute to an individual whose dedication and contributions to the community of San Clemente, California are exceptional. San Clemente has been fortunate to have dynamic and dedicated community leaders who willingly and unselfishly give their time and talent and make their communities a better place to live and work. Truman Benedict is one of these individuals. On February 19, 2009, the San Clemente Chamber of Commerce will honor Truman with their ``Outstanding Lifetime Achievement Award.'' Truman Benedict moved to San Clemente in 1949, along with his wife Betty. A credentialed teacher educated at Whittier College in Los Angeles, Truman first began teaching seventh graders at Las Palmas. A Superintendent who had originally come to the ``village,'' as San Clemente was known, in 1944, selected Truman for the job of seventh grade teacher. While renting a place on Avenida Pelayo, Truman continued for five years to teach at Las Palmas School where he worked for $180 a month. Truman Benedict became Principal of Las Palmas School, and in 1956 was named Superintendent of the San Clemente Elementary School District, which included Las Palmas and Concordia schools. In 1965 when the Capistrano Unified School District, encompassing San Juan Capistrano, Capistrano Beach and San Clemente, was formed, Truman was named Assistant Superintendent in charge of curriculum and the certifying of teaching personnel. He eventually became Superintendent, then Deputy Superintendent of the district. From there Truman went on to serve as a San Clemente City Councilman, City Mayor and member of and volunteer for many civic groups. Teaching came natural to Truman Benedict. As the smallest person in Los Angeles to ever play varsity basketball, Truman expected a lot of himself, and said that he was inspired by teachers who expected a lot out of him in return. Truman became a teacher because he enjoyed school and working with kids. It follows that in his career he was most often called upon to handle the older and brightest children. In addition to his distinguished career as an educator and public servant, Truman is also a patriot; he served four years in the U.S. Armed Forces as P38 pilot. He was married to his wife Betty for 45 years until she passed away. Truman and Betty have two daughters, Sally and Nancy, and four grandchildren. The Truman Benedict School is named after him and Truman was named the 1990 San Clemente Citizen of the Year. Truman's tireless passion for community service and education has contributed immensely to the betterment of the community of San Clemente, California. I am proud to call Truman a fellow community member, American and friend. I know that many community members are grateful for his service and salute him as he receives the ``Outstanding Lifetime Achievement Award.''

Mr. CALVERT

Mr. CALVERT. Madam Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to a hero from my congressional district, Army Private Grant A. Cotting. Today I ask that the House of Representatives honor and remember this incredible young man who died in service to his country. Grant grew up in Corona, California and attended Santiago High School for three years before graduating from Buena Vista High School in 2007. During his senior year, Grant was part of the ROTC program and hoped to have a career in the military. School officials and counselors remember Grant fondly--he was a quiet student who never hesitated to lend a hand to fellow students. Private Cotting enlisted in the Army after graduation and was assigned to the 515th Sapper Company, 5th Engineer Battalion, 4th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade based at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. A sapper company handles demolitions, laying and disarming mines, and other combat engineering tasks. On January 24, 2009, Grant was killed in Kut, Iraq, in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Grant leaves behind his parents, Craig and Amanda, and four younger brothers, Branden, Nick, Scott and Lucas. As we look at the incredibly rich military history of our country we realize that this history is comprised of men, just like Grant, who bravely fought for the ideals of freedom and democracy. Each story is unique and humbling for those of us who, far from the dangers they have faced, live our lives in relative comfort and ease. The news of Grant's death was probably the hardest day the Cotting family has ever faced and my thoughts, prayers and deepest gratitude for their sacrifice goes out to them. There are no words that can relieve their pain and what words I offer only begin to convey my deepest respect and highest appreciation. Private Cotting's family have all given a part of themselves in the loss of their loved one and I hope they know that their son and brother, the goodness he brought to this world, and the sacrifice he has made, will always be remembered.

Mr. CALVERT

Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Chairman, I rise in opposition to this so-called stimulus bill which seems only to stimulate one sector of our economy-- the government. As a person who was a small business person--a realtor and restauranteur and a member of small business organizations--I can tell you that most small businesses out there are in opposition to this legislation. There is no doubt that our country is going through some difficult economic times. There are many steps Congress can and should take to get our economy back on a path to prosperity. Unfortunately, it appears that the majority party is using our current economic woes to grow government spending to epic and historic proportions. By way of comparison, in 1934, government spending reached about 11 percent of GDP in response to the Great Depression, and if passed, this stimulus bill will increase government spending to 23 percent of GDP. The question remains, what will all this spending get the American people? Will it truly provide more middle class jobs or improve infrastructure? The answer, sadly, is no. The bill provides a mind- boggling $365 billion for Labor, Health and Human Services programs. The strategy under this bill is to throw billions of dollars in every bureaucratic direction, cross our fingers, and hope for the best. Not only are we wagering our future with this bill, but we're crossing a point of no return. This bill moves us dramatically closer to a welfare state. It is forcing people who are the backbone of our economy, the middle class, into a troubling kind of public dependency. Mr. Chairman, let us take time to truly do what is right for the American people and provide targeted and limited stimulus through tax cuts and spending on ready-to-build infrastructure that will really put Americans back to work immediately. That's what my constituents want, that's what they deserve. Let's not exploit this economic crisis to push legislation that will increase the size and scope of the Federal Government above and beyond anything our country has seen in its 233 years.

Mr. CALVERT

Mr. CALVERT. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor and pay tribute to an individual whose dedication and contributions to our country are exceptional. The United States has been fortunate to have dynamic and dedicated leaders who willingly and unselfishly give their time and talent to make our Nation a better place to live and work. Dr. Raymond Orbach is one of these individuals. On January 23, 2009, Dr. Orbach's term serving as the first Under Secretary of the Office of Science at the U.S. Department of Energy will come to an end. Dr. Orbach began his academic career as a postdoctoral fellow at Oxford University in 1960 and became an assistant professor of applied physics at Harvard University in 1961. He joined the faculty of the University of California, Los Angeles, UCLA, 2 years later as an associate professor and became a full professor in 1966. From 1982 to 1992, he served as the provost of the College of Letters and Science at UCLA. From 1992 to 2002, Dr. Orbach served as chancellor of the University of California (UC), Riverside, located in the 44th Congressional District of California. Under his leadership, UC Riverside doubled in size, achieved national and international recognition in research, and led the University of California in diversity and educational opportunity. In addition to his administrative duties at UC Riverside, he sustained an active research program; worked with postdoctoral, graduate, and undergraduate students in his laboratory; and taught the freshman physics course each year. As the Distinguished Professor of Physics, Dr. Orbach set the highest standards for academic excellence. Dr. Orbach was nominated by President Bush to serve as the first Under Secretary for Science at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) on December 13, 2005. He was confirmed unanimously by the U.S. Senate on May 26, 2006, and was sworn in by Secretary of Energy Samuel Bodman on June 1, 2006. In his capacity as under secretary, Dr. Orbach's primary responsibility was to serve as chief scientist for DOE, providing advice to the Secretary of Energy on all scientific and technical programs in DOE. Serving as chief scientist within DOE, Dr. Orbach advised the Secretary of Energy on a variety of topics, including the annual assessment of the reliability and safety of the U.S. nuclear warhead stockpile, which is developed each year by the Secretary of Defense and Secretary of Energy for the President of the United States. As Under Secretary for Science, he was responsible for the department's implementation of the administration's American Competitiveness Initiative to help drive continued U.S. economic growth. He also was responsible for leading the department's efforts to transfer technologies from DOE national laboratories and facilities to the global marketplace, serving as the department's technology transfer coordinator, in accordance with the Energy Policy Act, and was chair of the DOE Technology Transfer Policy Board, responsible for coordinating and implementing policies for the department's technology transfer activities. Dr. Orbach's tireless passion for science has contributed immensely to the betterment of the Department of Energy and the United States of America. I am proud to call Dr. Orbach a fellow American and friend. I know that many people around the country are grateful for his service and salute him as he ends his term.

Mr. CALVERT

Mr. CALVERT. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor and pay tribute to an individual whose dedication and contributions to the community of Corona, California are exceptional. Corona has been fortunate to have dynamic and dedicated community leaders who willingly and unselfishly give their time and talent and make their communities a better place to live and work. Frank Nelson is one of these individuals. Frank Nelson has been a Realtor in the Corona area for 17 years. He is the current Board President for the Inland Gateway Association of Realtors and he also served as President in 1998. Frank has served the Realtors as the Federal Political Coordinator and State Director for 14 years, and is the 14th district Vice President. Frank has also served as Chairman of Land Use and Vice Chairman of Property Management and Land Use for the California Association of Realtors. He is a member of Federal Issues, Local Government Relations, and served on a special task force for Private Transfer Tax and presently is serving on the Department of Real Estates for rewriting questions for the California Department of Real Estate license exam. I also have a personal connection with Frank. He lived across the street from my mother, Marsha, and would often look in on her while I was away. Frank epitomized a good neighbor who was always there to lend a helping hand. Frank's tireless passion for community service has contributed immensely to the betterment of the community of Corona, California. I am proud to call Frank a fellow community member, American and friend. I know that many community members are grateful for his service and salute him as his term ends as the Inland Gateway Association of Realtors Board President.

Mr. CALVERT

Mr. CALVERT. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor and pay tribute to an individual whose dedication and contributions to the community of Corona, California are exceptional. Corona has been fortunate to have dynamic and dedicated community leaders who willingly and unselfishly give their time and talent and make their communities a better place to live and work. Jeff Miller is one of these individuals. On November 4, 2008, Jeff was elected to serve as the Assemblyman for the 71st California Assembly District and I congratulate Jeff as he moves to the next stage of public service. Jeff Miller was elected to his first term on the Corona City Council in November of 2000 and currently serves as Mayor. He was reelected and served as Mayor in 2004. Mayor Miller is a member of the Council's Transportation & Legislative Committee and he also represents the Council on the Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC). He is also currently Chairman of the 91 Freeway Toll Road Advisory Committee. Jeff Miller is an active member of the Corona community. He is Vice President of the Corona Heritage Foundation, a Governing Board member of Corona Regional Medical Center, a Board member of the Corona/Norco YMCA, founder and member of the Riverside County Young Republicans and a past member of the City's Parks and Recreation Commission. Jeff is currently Chairman of the Riverside County Republican Party. Jeff Miller, and his wife Debora, have two children. Jeff has owned an insurance company for 22 years and has an office in Corona. He graduated from the California State University in Fullerton and holds a degree in Criminal Justice. Jeff's tireless passion for community service has contributed immensely to the betterment of the community of Corona, California. I am proud to call Jeff a fellow community member, American and friend. I know that many community members are grateful for his service and salute him as he takes office as a California Assemblyman.

Mr. CALVERT

Mr. CALVERT. Madam Speaker, I have received congressional appropriations in H.R. 2638, the Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, FY 2009, for three projects in California's 44th Congressional District which are described as follows: Requesting Member: Congressman Ken Calvert. Bill Number: H.R. 2683. Account: Standards Development--Research, Development, Test & Evaluation, Navy. Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Naval Surface Warfare Center, Corona Division. Address of Requesting Entity: Naval Surface Warfare Center Corona Division, 2300 Fifth St., Norco, CA. Description of Request: The stated project has received a congressional appropriation in the amount of $2,800,000. The appropriation is for a project which would continue work in the areas of Primary and Depot Maintenance calibration standards. Specifically the work will be done in the technology areas of Nuclear, Biological and Chemical (NBC), electro-optics, and physical-mechanical. The purpose of the work is to ensure measurement accuracy in support and maintenance of new advanced technology weapon systems, current weapon systems and associated support equipment. Specifically, the funding also continues efforts of calibration standards (hardware) in support of Nanoscale Dimensional Standards using Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM). Standards developed through this ongoing program provide continued measurement support and capability to ensure that our Nation's advanced weapon systems operate as designed and detectors accurately recognize threats. Requesting Member: Congressman Ken Calvert. Bill Number: H.R. 2683. Account: Defense Wide--Research, Development, Test & Evaluation. Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Center for Nanoscale Science and Engineering, University of California, Riverside. Address of Requesting Entity: 900 University Avenue, Riverside, CA. Description of Request: The stated project has received a congressional appropriation in the amount of $2,400,000. This project aims to take advantage of recent advances in nanomaterials and nanodevices to begin to address the issue necessary to take the electronics industry beyond the two-dimensional silicon based devices and wiring and to develop high density, 3D electronics technology together with associated packaging, portable power sources and heat dissipation solutions. UC Riverside has substantial expertise in the development of nanomaterials that offer extraordinary properties when properly engineered for these applications. The proposed effort will fund technology development studies in the following five areas: 3D integration of RF and Digital technologies; materials development for thermal management; materials development for 3D wiring; materials development for multi-technology isolation; and development of process equipment for advanced 3D processes and materials manufacturing. The availability of new approaches to very high density electronics and compact power sources that are built from the new generation of nanomaterials will greatly aid the DoD mission in providing advanced electronics and power in the battlefield. Requesting Member: Congressman Ken Calvert. Bill Number: H.R. 2683. Account: Defense Wide--Operations & Maintenance. Legal Name of Requesting Entity: March Joint Powers Authority. Address of Requesting Entity: 23555 Meyer Drive, Riverside, CA. Description of Request: The stated project has received a congressional appropriation in the amount of $1,200,000 for the purpose of demolishing existing structures on the northeast corner of the former March Air Force Base. The demolition of the buildings is necessary due to structural deficiencies, ADA compliance or prohibitive cost to meet modernization and current building code requirements.

Mr. CALVERT

Mr. CALVERT. Madam Speaker, I have received authorization in the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 for two projects in California's 44th Congressional District which are described as follows: Requesting Member: Congresman Ken Calvert. Bill Number: S. 3001. Account: Standards Development--Research, Development, Test & Evaluation, NAVY. Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Naval Surface Warfare Center, Corona Division. Address of Requesting Entity: Naval Surface Warfare Center Corona Division, 2300 Fifth St., Norco, CA 92860. Description of Request: I have received congressional authorization in the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 (NDAA FY09) for a requested project in the amount of $2,000,000. The authorization is for a project which would continue work in the areas of Primary and Depot Maintenance calibration standards. Specifically the work will be done in the technology areas of Nuclear, Biological and Chemical (NBC), electro-optics, and physical-mechanical. The purpose of the work is to ensure measurement accuracy in support and maintenance of new advanced technology weapon systems, current weapon systems and associated support equipment. Specifically, the funding also continues efforts of calibration standards (hardware) in support of Nanoscale Dimensional Standards using Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM). Standards developed through this ongoing program provides continued measurement support and capability to ensure that our nation's advanced weapon systems operate as designed and detectors accurately recognize threats. Requesting Member: Congressman Ken Calvert. Bill Number: S. 3001. Account: Defense Wide--Research, Development, Test & Evaluation. Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Center for Nonoscale Science and Engineering, University of California, Riverside. Address of Requesting Entity: 900 University Avenue, Riverside, California 92521. Description of Request: I have received congressional authorization in the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 (NDAA FY09) for a requested project in the amount of $3,000,000 for 3D- electronics technology. This project aims to take advantage of recent advances in nanomaterials and nanodevices to begin to address the issue necessary to take the electronics industry beyond the two-dimensional silicon based devices and wiring and to develop high density, 3D- electronics technology together with associated packaging, protable power sources and heat dissipation solutions. UC Riverside has substantial expertise in the development of nanomaterials that offer extraordinary properties when properly engineered for these applications. The proposed effort will fund technology development studies in the following five areas: 3D integration of RF and Digital technologies; materials development for thermal management; materials development for 3D wiring; materials development for multi-technology isolation; and development of process equipment for advanced 3D processes and materials manufacturing. The availability of new approaches to very high density electronics and compact power sources that are built from the new generation of nanomaterials will greatly aid the DoD mission in providing advanced electronics and power in the battlefield.

Mr. CALVERT

Mr. CALVERT. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor and pay tribute to an individual whose dedication and contributions to the community of Corona, California are exceptional. Corona has been fortunate to have dynamic and dedicated community leaders who willingly and unselfishly give their time and talent and make their communities a better place to live and work. Matt Logan is one of these individuals. On September 23, 2008, the Temescal District Boy Scouts of America will host the 2008 Distinguished Citizens Dinner in honor of Matt Logan. Matt Logan has been the coach of the Centennial Huskies for 11 years. Centennial is currently ranked number 17 in the country and Matt has an overall record of 108-3. In the last eight seasons the Huskies have posted an incredible record of 90-15, which includes four CIF Championships, seven League Championships, a trip to the State Championship Bowl Game, and a 22 game winning streak. Matt's coaching honors include: the 2007 Press Enterprise Sportsmen of the Year; NFL/ABC 2007 Coach of the Year; 2004 CalHiSports State Coach of the Year; the 2002, 2004, and 2007 Riverside County Coach of the Year; four-time CIF Coach of the Year; six-time League Coach of the Year; and two-time NFL Coach of the Week. Matt was selected to coach in the 2007 Southern California Bowl, the 2002 and 2003 Inland Empire All- Star Classic, the 2004 Cal/Florida Bowl, and the 2004 Shrine Game. During Coach Logan's tenure, there have been over 50 players to earn college scholarships. Before becoming the Head Coach, Matt served as the Defensive Coordinator for the Huskies when they reached the CIF Finals in 1996 and the CIF semi-finals in 1995. Prior to Centennial High School, he coached at Esperanza High School and at Mater Dei High School. A 1985 graduate of Norco High School, Matt lettered in football, basketball and track and he was elected into the Hall of Fame in 1997. After high school, Coach Logan went on to play running back at Fullerton College and then at Chico State University. He graduated from Chico State in 1990 with a degree in Business. After a couple of years in sales, Matt returned to college and in 1995 received his Teaching Credential from Cal State Fullerton. In 2001, he graduated with a Masters Degree in Education from Azusa Pacifica University. In addition to his Head Coach responsibilities, he teaches Physical Education at Centennial High School. Matt and his late wife Donna, have three beautiful daughters; Lindsey who is 16 and a Junior at Centennial, Samantha who is 13 and Madison who is 12 years old. Matt's tireless passion for coaching and mentoring has contributed immensely to the betterment of the community of Corona, California and to Centennial High School. I am proud to call Matt a fellow community member, American and friend. I know that many community members are grateful for his service and salute them as a 2008 Distinguished Citizen.

Mr. CALVERT

Mr. CALVERT. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor and pay tribute to two individuals whose ongoing dedication and contributions to the community of Corona, California have been exceptional. Corona has been fortunate to have dynamic and dedicated community leaders who willingly and unselfishly give their time and talent and make their communities a better place to live and work. Sylvia and Leroy Fleming are two of these individuals. On September 23, 2008, the Temescal District Boy Scouts of America will host the 2008 Distinguished Citizens Dinner in honor of Sylvia and Leroy. Sylvia has lived in Corona since 1947 and attended Corona schools including St. Edward Catholic School and Corona Senior High School where she graduated with the class of 1962. Leroy came to California from Iowa in 1963. Sylvia and Leroy met while attending Chaffey College and they were married August 1, 1964. Leroy worked for the Orange County Food Service until Sylvia opened the Via-Ery Park N' Eat Catering in 1974 with two trucks. They now load 60 catering trucks serving the Inland Empire. Sylvia has been involved in the community for many years. She was president of Triple M, a previous branch of the Women's Improvement Club, a commissioner for the Corona Parks and Recreation, and served on the board of the Corona-Norco PTA Council. She also served as Chairman of the Board for the Foundation for Community Health and was a member of Soroptimist International of Corona where she served as President. Sylvia is the recipient of the Status of Women Award and Women Helping Women Award. She was also a member of the St. Edward School Board and received the Seton award from the Diocese of San Bernardino. Another award Sylvia has received is the Distinguished Graduate Award from the National Catholic Educational Association. Sylvia is a Eucharistic Minister for St. Edward Catholic Church and a member of the Catholic Daughters. She is owner of Sylvia's treasures, a business that donates all profits to charity. Leroy as well has been involved in Corona for several years; he is a member of the Corona Host Lions where he has served as President. He has received the Outstanding Member of the Year Award and Lion of the Year Award. Leroy is instrumental in securing most of the food for the annual Pancake Breakfast held in September. In 2003, Sylvia and Leroy received the Citizens of the Year Award from the Corona Chamber of Commerce. Leroy and Sylvia are also members of the Navy League of Corona and Leroy spends a significant amount of time raising funds for various charitable organizations. Sylvia and Leroy have three children, two sons-in-Iaws and six grandchildren. Sylvia and Leroy's tireless passion for community service has contributed immensely to the betterment of the community of Corona, California. I am proud to call Sylvia and Leroy fellow community members, Americans and friends. I know that many community members are grateful for their service and salute them as 2008 Distinguished Citizens.

Mr. CALVERT

Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Speaker, the American people have made it clear that they support all-of-the-above energy solutions that increase the production of American-made energy, including offshore energy. Unfortunately, the Democrats' so-called energy bill is anything but an all-of-the-above energy bill. The Democrat bill claims to expand offshore drilling, and yet it expands drilling in areas where there isn't any oil. The energy bill also requires the States to opt in to allow offshore energy exploration off their coast. However, it doesn't even provide them with a share of the royalty revenues. I think the American people would agree that we should be providing coastal States with incentives to produce energy, not discourage them. I strongly oppose any effort to treat California as a second-class State, and I am frankly surprised that the Speaker would support a bill that denies our State royalty revenue benefits that other States currently enjoy. This bill does nothing to increase production of nuclear power, nothing for hydropower, and nothing to increase refining capability. This bill is hardly change we can believe in. In fact, this bill isn't change at all.

Mr. CALVERT

Mr. CALVERT. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor and pay tribute to an individual whose dedication and contributions to the city of Corona, California are exceptional. Corona has been fortunate to have dynamic and dedicated community leaders who willingly and unselfishly give their time and talent and make their communities a better place to live and work. Corona Police Chief Richard Gonzales is one of these individuals. On September 12, 2008, Richard Gonzales will retire as the Corona Chief of Police. A native Californian, born in Los Angeles, Richard makes his home in Corona with his wife Terry. Richard was sworn in as Corona's Police Chief on February 17, 1998. Previously, he spent 26 years the Los Angeles Police Department, beginning in 1972 as a patrol officer and retiring in 1998 as Captain III overseeing a staff of 170 at Hollenbeck Division. Prior to this he was the commanding officer of the 77th Street area. Chief Gonzales holds a Master of Arts Degree in Public Administration and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice, both from Cal State Long Beach. He is a graduate of the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia and in 2001 he attended the FBINA LEEDS Training. He has attained an ``Executive'' POST Certificate. He previously taught a POST supervisory course at the Ben Clark Training Center in Riverside for the Sheriff's Department and a POST supervisory LDSP course at Golden West College. During his tenure as Chief of Police for the city of Corona, Gonzales oversaw the growth of the department from 114 officers to 189 officers. In addition, he advocated for the acquisition of a mobile command post, computers for patrol cars and an indoor shooting range that is 25 lanes wide. Chief Gonzales has been an excellent public servant who has consistently provided for the safety and well-being of the community of Corona. Chief Gonzales is also actively involved in community youth activities as a board member of UNITY. His hobbies include golf and jogging and he is a member of his department's Baker-to-Vegas running team. Chief Gonzales has actively instituted partnerships with the local school district, ministerial groups and other service organizations to keep our community safe and raise the quality of life we share here in Corona. In 1999, Chief Gonzales was honored by the Inland Empire Hispanic Image Awards as ``Public Safety Person of the Year'' and in 2001 received the Ira Calvert Distinguished Citizen of the Year award. In July, 2003, he received the ``Law Administrator of the Year'' award from the California School Resource Officers' Association. Richard's tireless passion for community service has contributed immensely to the betterment of the community of Corona, California. I am proud to call Richard a fellow community member, American, and friend. I know that many community members are grateful for his service and salute him as he retires.

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Mr. CALVERT. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor and pay tribute to an individual whose dedication and contributions to the community of Riverside County, CA are exceptional. Riverside has been fortunate to have dynamic and dedicated community leaders who willingly and unselfishly give their time and talent and make their communities a better place to live and work. Borre Winckel is one of these individuals. Borre is retiring as the Executive Director of the Building Industry Association, BIA, for Riverside County. Born in the Netherlands, Borre arrived in the U.S. in 1977 following his family's acquisition of property in Temecula, CA. Borre was educated at Boston University and received joint degrees in Print Journalism and Public Communication. After graduation, Borre joined Chase Manhattan Bank's New York City Head Office as a Press Spokesman and Speechwriter for the Office of the Chairman. Chase decided Borre was better suited for banking and placed him in their prestigious corporate finance credit training program in Wall Street. Following Wall Street, Borre's mixed-use land development activities led him to join the Riverside County BIA Chapter, which he has run as its Executive Director since 1996. The County's volume of building permit activity--highest in the State of California--places him center stage on many growth and development related issues. Under his leadership, Riverside County BIA became the region's leading private sector participant in major transportation planning and funding projects; air and water quality issues; endangered species conservation planning and residential green building programs. Borre is frequently quoted in the major media and is a sought after as a conference speaker. Some of the BIA accomplishments under Borre include: membership at the Riverside Chapter flourished, tripling in size to over 700 members; in coordination with city and county officials, the BIA helped develop the Riverside County Integrated Project, RCIP, a three year planning effort to simultaneously prepare environmental, transportation, housing and development guidelines for future population growth; and worked with officials and outside groups to establish the Multi-Species Habitat Conservation Plan, MSHCP. In 2007, Borre convinced the County Board of Supervisors to initiate a streamlining strike force to speed up the entitlement and permitting process. As a result, County entitlement and permitting processes are already more fluid and predictable. Borre is a resident of San Juan Capistrano and is married to Kay Sutton-Nagel. They have three children, Emilie, Sophie and George, Jr. Borre's tireless passion for the community of Riverside County has contributed immensely to the betterment of the Inland Empire. I am proud to call Borre a fellow community member, American and friend. I know that many community members are grateful for his service and salute him as he retires.

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Mr. CALVERT. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor and pay tribute to a church whose dedication and contributions to the community of southern California are exceptional. Southern California is fortunate to have dedicated religious organizations that willingly and unselfishly give their time to make their communities a better place to live, work and worship. From August 24, 2008 to August 27, 2008 Amos Temple Christian Methodist Episcopal, C.M.E., Church in Riverside, led by Pastor Julio A. Andujo, will serve as host for the 2008 Episcopal District of the Christian Methodist Church Conference. The Conference will take place at the Riverside Convention Center in Riverside, California. The Right Reverend Bishop Henry M. Williamson, Sr., Presiding Prelate of the 9th Episcopal District of the C.M.E. Church will convene the annual conference. The Christian Methodist Episcopal Church came into existence following the issuance of the historic Emancipation Proclamation, which signaled the movement from slavery to freedom, and gave former slaves the dignity and honor to worship in their own church. On December 16, 1870, in Jackson, Tennessee, 41 delegates from the Colored Annual Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South organized their own separate and independent religious organization, chose a name for their Church and met all the requirements of the American Methodism. The C.M.E. Church successfully met the challenges of providing higher education by establishing such historically African-American colleges as Lane College, Jackson, Tennessee, 1882; Paine College, Augusta, Georgia, 1882; Texas College, Tyler, Texas, 1884; Miles College, Birmingham, Alabama, 1905; and the Phillips School of Theology, 1958, Atlanta, Georgia. Through the years the C.M.E. has shown a remarkable sensitivity to the spirit of changing times as evidenced by the 1954 resolution by the General Conference to change the name from the ``Colored Methodist Episcopal'' to the ``Christian Methodist Episcopal Church.'' The C.M.E. Church has continuously shown a commitment to higher education, civic pride and spiritual leadership. Under Bishop Williamson's leadership, the 9th Episcopal District has embraced his ``One Church One School Community Partnership Program'' which involves churches and schools in partnership to teach young people to value life and learning. The Christian Methodist Church is truly a pillar in the community of Riverside, California and throughout the state and country. I commend the members and leadership of the C.M.E. for their dedication to worship, to their neighbors and to the Christian way of life.