[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 79 (Friday, May 12, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1023]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                      THANK YOU, FRANK RECHSTEINER

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                          HON. JAMES A. BARCIA

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 12, 1995
  Mr. BARCIA. Mr. Speaker, people who generously and graciously give of 
themselves time and time again are most deserving of our gratitude. Mr. 
Frank Rechsteiner of Bay City, MI, is one such individual. He is being 
honored on May 31 by the Boys and Girls Clubs of Bay County, Inc., for 
his 25 years of service to this outstanding organization as an officer 
and a member of its board of directors with the awarding of its 1995 
Helping Hand Award. This seventh annual Night to Remember will truly be 
a special one.
  Frank was born in the Bay City area, in the town of Kawkawlin, which 
also gave us the 1993 recipient of this prestigious award, our former 
colleague and my predecessor, Bob Traxler. He graduated from Bay City 
Handy High School and continued to apply himself as a most capable 
individual, rising to his current position of president and CEO of 
Rechsteiner Trenching.
  Frank's love for youth is very easy to understand. As the father of 
four children, MaryAnn, Michael, Matthew, and Marc, he knows personally 
how precious children are, and how vital careful upbringing is for 
their adult lives. He and his wife RoseMarie can be proud of their 
success as parents.
  His devotion to his community includes his service on the 4-H board 
of directors, and his efforts as director of the Bay County Fair and 
Youth Exposition. As a member of the Bay City Lions Club, St. Maria 
Goretti Church, the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rites, and as a Noble of 
the Mystic Shrine Elf Khurafeh Temple, he has exemplified what it means 
to be involved for the betterment of his friends and neighbors.
  Frank Rechsteiner is also known for supporting many organizations and 
individuals, including myself with his legendary pancake breakfasts. 
Frank doesn't say ``no'' when asked to help. He asks ``how'' and 
``when.'' That is one reason why he continues to serve today as the 
vice president of the Boys and Girls Club Foundation.
  Mr. Speaker, we all know that our communities can be a little better, 
and problems easier to solve if we take the time to become involved. 
Some have the best of intentions, but never get involved. Frank 
Rechsteiner has the best of intentions and the best of involvement, He 
is a model to us all.
  I urge you and all of our colleagues to join me in congratulating 
Frank Rechsteiner for his well-deserved Helping Hand Award from the 
Boys and Girls Clubs of Bay County.


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