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“IN REMEMBRANCE OF RICHARD DISTELHORST” mentioning the Federal Reserve System was published in the Extensions of Remarks section on pages E323-E324 on Feb. 28, 2011.
The publication is reproduced in full below:
IN REMEMBRANCE OF RICHARD DISTELHORST
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HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH
of ohio
in the house of representatives
Monday, February 28, 2011
Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in remembrance of Richard Distelhorst, a man who devoted himself to the well being of his community and the nation.
Richard was born on August 24th, 1921 to his loving parents Oscar and Esther Distelhorst. He graduated from Burlington High School in 1939. After graduating he met the love of his life, Virginia. The two married in 1944 and celebrated 60 years together before Virginia's death in 2004. As a young man Richard enlisted in the Marine Corps and served as a master sergeant in the South Pacific during World War II.
His service and devotion to his local community will be remembered by those who knew him. He was a member of his local Kiwanis Club, a grand knight of the Knights of Columbus and chairman of the local Service Corps of Retired Executives. He also dedicated his time to the Burlington Alliance for Citizen Action.
Richard also possessed a passion for politics. He volunteered countless hours for local grass roots political action. He was an active member of the Des Moines County Democrats and was eventually awarded for his service to them by being inducted in the Des Moines county Democrats Hall of Fame in 2006. He worked tirelessly organizing peace rallies, educating the community about pertinent political issues and assisted with the 2004 Kucinich for President Campaign. Additionally, Richard was an active member and senior advisor of the American Monetary Institute (AMI). The director and co-founder of the AMI referred to Richard as one of ``the most knowledgeable Americans regarding the workings of the Federal Reserve system.''
Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please rise with me today in honor and remembrance of a passionate and unwavering individual. Richard will forever be remembered for the hard work and dedication that he committed. I extend my sincerest condolences to his son Daniel and his daughter Rita.
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