[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 60 (Friday, March 31, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E752]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                        BOB KORTKAMP RETIREMENT

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                        HON. RICHARD A. GEPHARDT

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 30, 1995
  Mr. GEPHARDT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor my friend Bob 
Kortkamp on his retirement, April 1. In 1957 Bob began his career at 
McDonnell Aircraft Corporation in St. Louis as a machinist. In 1964 he 
was elected business representative of the International Association of 
Machinists and Aerospace Workers, District 9. Since 1978 he has served 
as secretary-treasurer of the St. Louis Labor Council.
  Bob's interest and concern for working people has transcended his 
profession. He has consistently been involved with the larger 
community. The United Way, Mary Ryder Home, Red Cross, Catholic 
Charities, Blue Cross Corporate Assembly, Economic Planning Committee 
of St. Louis County, the Better Business Bureau and the St. Louis World 
Trade Center have been some of the beneficiaries of Bob's time and 
talents.
  On a personal level, the most important thing that I can say about 
Bob is that he is a good man. He is caring about his world and the 
people who live in it. He is an exemplary citizen, one who sees a need 
and involves himself in fulfilling that need. Bob is a role-model for 
the younger members of the labor community in St. Louis--always ready 
to share his knowledge and eager to help.
  I want to wish Bob and his lovely wife Betty a long and fulfilling 
retirement.


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