[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 68 (Thursday, May 26, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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                    A TRIBUTE TO ROBERT E. LEHNHART

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                            HON. JERRY LEWIS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 25, 1994

  Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speaker, I would like to bring to your 
attention the fine work and outstanding public service of Robert E. 
Lehnhart of Orange, CA. Bob, who has demonstrated a remarkable 
dedication to the needs of the international community, will be honored 
on June 10, 1994, as he retires from his position as founder, 
president, and CEO of Air Serv International, a nonprofit, humanitarian 
aviation organization based in Redlands, CA.
  In 1984 Bob founded Air Serv International and began operations a 
year later during one of Africa's worst crises. Since that time, over 
100,000 flights have been successfully completed in remote and often 
war-torn areas of developing nations. Under Bob's leadership, Air Serv 
has provided safe and reliable air transport to agencies involved in 
relief and development, U.N. agencies, Embassy aid missions, and 
multilateral and national government agencies. Because of Bob's 
dedicated service, Air Serv has earned a solid, well-deserved 
reputation among the international community.
  Using his experience gained through years of work with Air Serv and 
other charitable efforts, Bob plans on pursuing an advanced degree in 
international studies and hopes to teach. Despite Bob's retirement from 
Air Serv, he will continue to make a significant impact on the 
international community as he prepares others for careers in the 
international and humanitarian fields.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join me, our colleagues, Bob's family and 
many friends in honoring this unique individual for his extensive and 
dedicated service. Over the years, Bob has touched the lives of many 
people in our community and abroad and it is only fitting that the 
House recognize him today.

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