[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 48 (Thursday, April 28, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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             BOB BUSH: CHAMPION OF AMERICAN FREE ENTERPRISE

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                             HON. TOBY ROTH

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 28, 1994

  Mr. ROTH. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Bob Bush, an accomplished 
businessman, a selfless community leader and a dedicated family man 
from Green Bay, WI.
  In recognition of Bob's exceptional career at Schreiber Foods, the 
Green Bay Rotary Club International will award him their 1994 Free 
Enterprise Award on May 2. Bob will become the 12th recipient of the 
award, which recognizes people and organizations in Brown County that 
exemplify American-free enterprise.
  As the chairman of one of America's most successful food producing 
companies, Bob is indeed a champion of free enterprise. Beginning his 
career as a Schreiber mechanic, Bob rose the ladder to become chairman 
and chief executive officer. Along the way, Schreiber sales expanded 
from $12 million a year to more than $1 billion in sales last year. 
Thanks to Bob's leadership, Schreiber grew to be the world's second-
largest cheese company and one of the largest employers in Brown 
County.
  Throughout his career, Bob was a visionary and an innovator. As a 
young engineer, he revolutionized his industry by inventing a machine 
to slice cheese into individual slices. From the factory floor to the 
CEO's office, Bob has always tested novel ideas. Thanks to Bob's 
ability to develop new technologies to satisfy his customers' needs, 
Schreiber has always run a step ahead of its competition.
  Aside from running Schreiber, Bob lends his business experience to a 
number of corporate boards and industry groups, including the Green Bay 
Packers.
  Bob devotes his talent and energy to his community as well. His list 
of volunteer activities reads likes a Who's Who of Wisconsin 
philanthropies, educational, and service organizations.
  A firm believer in public education, Bob serves on the Chancellor's 
council and the Industry Advisory committee of the Center for Dairy 
Research at his alma mater, the University of Wisconsin-Madison. 
Previously, Bob served on the Board of Visitors of the College of 
Agriculture and Life Science at UW-Madison. Closer to home, Bob has 
served on the Allouez school board.
  In addition, Bob served as a YMCA director and as a United Way 
chairman. As chairman of the New Community Clinic Building Fund 
Campaign, Bob helped to raise $1 million to establish a free medical 
clinic in Green Bay.
  Bob married Carol, his college sweetheart, in 1950. They raised two 
daughters, Tracy Arndt and Toni McBride, and two sons, Terry and Tom. 
Following in their father's footsteps, all four children graduated from 
UW-Madison and went to work in the food producing industry. Bob and 
Carol are active members of the Union Congregation Church, which 
recently celebrated its 150th anniversary.
  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the 8th Congressional District, I 
congratulate Bob Bush for winning the Free Enterprise Award. A man 
loyal to his company, his community and his family, Bob's life and 
deeds embody the best virtues of American-free enterprise.

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