December 2, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2033 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS CELEBRATING THE LIFE AND AC- who he was. Richard Goldman was a great Scott and William Frey are the recipients of COMPLISHMENTS OF RICHARD patriot who loved our country—the diversity of the Visionary Award. In 1997, brothers Scott GOLDMAN its people, the beauty of its natural resources and William bought The Art Theatre, located in and the freedoms we all enjoy. He served our downtown Hobart. The two renovated and re- HON. NANCY PELOSI country in uniform in his youth and every day stored the theatre, which was first built in OF CALIFORNIA since. 1941. Today, the theatre attracts many visitors IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I hope it is a comfort to his children John from surrounding communities. Scott and Wil- and his wife Marcia, Douglas and his wife Thursday, December 2, 2010 liam have expanded their business to include Lisa, and Susan and husband Michael the Art of Pizza restaurant, located next door Ms. PELOSI. Madam Speaker, I rise today Gelman, his eleven grandchildren and three to the theatre, which is set to open in 2011. to celebrate the life and the accomplishments great-grandchildren that so many people For their outstanding commitment to their of Richard Goldman, a great American and a mourn his loss. Thankfully this next generation community, Scott and William Frey are to be dear friend. The passing of Richard Goldman, stands ready to ensure Richard and Rhoda’s honored. an accomplished businessman, noted philan- legacy of compassion, pursuing peace and The Legacy Award recipient is People’s thropist and powerful advocate for environ- protecting our planet goes forward. Bank. People’s Bank is headquartered in Mun- mental justice, will be felt throughout the world f ster, with twelve branches located throughout in the hearts of all who work to preserve the Lake and Porter counties. David Bochnowski planet, protect women’s rights, and strengthen HOBART CHAMBER OF COMMERCE is the current Chairman and Chief Executive the Jewish community. 2010 AWARDS Richard Goldman’s story cannot be told Officer. This year, People’s Bank is cele- without beginning with his life’s love, Rhoda. brating its 100th Anniversary of community HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY banking. People’s Bank and their commitment As young children, they lived down the street OF INDIANA to exceptional customer service for the past from each other; in 1946 they were reunited at IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 100 years is truly remarkable, and they are a friend’s wedding, and were married within Thursday, December 2, 2010 the year. Together they were inseparable until worthy of such a prestigious award. Rhoda’s passing in 1996. Mr. VISCLOSKY. Madam Speaker, it is with County Line Orchard is the recipient of the As two of the Nation’s most noted philan- great pleasure that I stand before you today to Chamber of Commerce, Mayor’s Award. thropists, Richard and Rhoda established their recognize the Hobart Chamber of Commerce County Line Orchard in Hobart attracts a very family foundation in 1951. In the decades 2010 award winners and to congratulate the significant number of consumers to the area. since, it has given away more than half a bil- recipient of the Mayor’s Award, County Line In addition to their exemplary efforts that boost lion dollars in support to charitable causes. As Orchard. These outstanding recipients will be business locally, they also give back to the patrons of the arts and culture, Jewish com- honored during the Chamber’s Annual Christ- community. Throughout the year, County Line munity and the environment, their impact has mas Open House and Installation, on Decem- Orchard supports non-profit organizations. been felt nationally and around the world. In ber 3, 2010, at the Community Center in Ho- They also host a free Halloween party for chil- San Francisco, their impact can be seen from bart, Indiana. dren in the community. For their exceptional the new headquarters for the Family Violence The 2010 Outstanding Business Award re- service to their community, I congratulate Prevention Fund in the Presidio to the Con- cipients are: Regional Federal Credit Union, County Line Orchard on this esteemed award. servatory of Flowers and the Lands End Trails Centier Bank, and Ginter Realty. Regional Madam Speaker, at this time, I ask that you Forever project at the Golden Gate National Federal Credit Union was established by a and my other distinguished colleagues join me Recreation Area. group of teachers in 1961 and now has offices in honoring the Hobart Chamber of Commerce Their commitment to the pursuit of knowl- in Hammond, Portage, and Valparaiso, as well award winners. For their dedication and com- edge is enshrined at the Goldman School of as ten student credit unions in these areas. mitment to the community of Hobart, as well Public Policy at UC Berkeley. Their compas- Centier Bank, founded in 1895, has remained as Northwest Indiana, they are worthy of the sion for the suffering is self-evident in the $1 in the Schrage family for the past 115 years. honors bestowed upon them. million gift to 14 HIV and AIDS organizations Mike Schrage is the current Chief Executive f on the 25th anniversary of this devastating Officer. Under his leadership, Centier has HONORING THE 40TH ANNIVER- disease. And their work supporting the state of grown to include 48 braches in Lake, Porter, SARY OF THE FEDERAL LAW EN- Israel and fighting anti-Semitism has made the LaPorte, Saint Joseph, Marshall, and Tippe- FORCEMENT TRAINING CENTER world a better and safer place. canoe counties. Centier Bank was recently The Goldman’s commitment to the air we named one of the Best Places to Work in Indi- breathe, the water we drink and the land that ana by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce. HON. JACK KINGSTON we share is among their greatest accomplish- Ginter Realty is owned by Joyce and George OF GEORGIA ments. Their work has protected threatened Ginter, who started their business in 1965. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The family-owned business is now managed habitats, reduced harmful impacts on the envi- Thursday, December 2, 2010 ronment and restored California’s pristine for- by their daughter, Polly Koesters, who is the ests, coasts and wilderness. In 1990, Richard current owner and principal broker. Another Mr. KINGSTON. Madam Speaker, I rise and Rhoda founded the Goldman Environ- daughter, Carrie Ledyard, is a real estate today to recognize the 40th anniversary of the mental Prize, nicknamed the ‘‘Green Nobel agent with the company. They are currently Federal Law Enforcement Training Center Prize,’’ which is awarded annually to grass- celebrating their 45th year in business. Each (FLETC). Located in Glynco, Georgia, FLETC roots environmental heroes from each of the organization is dedicated to providing excellent is responsible for equipping officers from over world’s six inhabited continents and is the business and customer service to their com- 80 different Federal Agencies with the profes- largest award of its kind. munities, and for that reason, they are to be sional training and tactical expertise needed to Richard Goldman’s reputation for success commended. successfully deal with diverse situations in va- and philanthropy is well known. Those who The Outstanding Businessperson Award re- riety of scenarios. know him well have enjoyed is his wonderful cipient is Kevin Grace. Kevin has worked for Prior to the formation of FLETC, Federal personality. His love of his children John, Strack and Van Til for the past 27 years. Cur- agencies trained their law enforcement per- Doug and Susan and his beloved late Richard; rently, he is the manager at the Hobart loca- sonnel at different sites throughout the coun- and his glowing pride in his grandchildren tion, a position that he has held for the past try. Recognizing that there was a need for gave a twinkle to his eye. four years. Kevin’s consistent dedication to his standardized professional instruction, Con- His pride in San Francisco, its people, its community, civic organizations, and sports gress established CFLETC, the Consolidated arts and its sports—go Giants—were part of teams is worthy of the highest praise. Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, ∑ This ‘‘bullet’’ symbol identifies statements or insertions which are not spoken by a Member of the Senate on the floor. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor. VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:33 Dec 03, 2010 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A02DE8.001 E02DEPT1 jbell on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with REMARKS E2034 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks December 2, 2010 within the Department of the Treasury. After Committee under Governor Lamar Alexander, has a masters in business administration. operating for five years in temporary facilities whose campaign for Governor he helped lead. After graduation, his initial military assignment outside Washington, DC, CFLETC was re- He was also a member of the Farm Bureau, was with the 6th Battalion, 14th Field Artillery, named and moved to its permanent facilities Gideons International, and the Blount County 1st Armored Division, Germany as Battery Fire at the former site of Naval Air Station Glynco Livestock Association, and he served on the Direction Officer, Battery Executive Officer, near Brunswick, Georgia. FLETC also oper- board of directors of First Tennessee Bank Battalion S2, and Assistant Battalion S3. ates two more residential training sites in and Blount Memorial Hospital. Upon release from active duty in 1988, Artesia, New Mexico, and Charleston, South As you would expect from someone of Gar- Colonel Wolf entered the U.S.