[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 42 (Tuesday, March 7, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E535-E536]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                TRIBUTE TO ROSALIE AND GEORGE EIKENBERG

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                        HON. BENJAMIN L. CARDIN

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 7, 1995
  Mr. CARDIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Rosalie and 
George Eikenberg, who were just named first runner-up of the Knights of 
Columbus' International Family of the Year Program. The Eikenbergs live 
in Elkridge, MD and their dedication and commitment to their community 
and their family are truly inspiring.
  George Eikenberg worked for American Can Co. for 30 years and the 
Oles Envelope Co. for 10 years. Rosalie is the cafeteria manager at 
Thunder Hill Elementary School. They had two natural children and 
adopted four others. From 1962 to 1985, they opened up their family to 
care for 42 foster care children, some of whom stayed for long periods 
of time.
  In addition to their commitment to their children and foster 
children, the Eikenbergs have both volunteered their time to make their 
community a better place to live. In addition to 
[[Page E536]] their many commitments, George is treasurer of the Grand 
Knights of Columbus and is a member of the board of directors at Mt. 
St. Joseph High School. He has served as an adult advisor for the CYO, 
and coached basketball and little league.
  Rosalie has been equally busy. She is the former president of the 
mother's club at St. Augustine's School, served on their parish 
council, and so did George, was president of the PTA at Waterloo Middle 
School and was chairman of the Title I Program at Elkridge Elementary 
School and St. Augustine's School.
  Rosalie and George Eikenberg are an inspiring example to all of us 
that we can always find the time if we want to make our community a 
better place. I hope my colleagues will join me in extending 
congratulations and best wishes to a family that truly is a ``Family of 
the Year.''


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