[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 86 (Tuesday, May 23, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1100-E1101]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                        A TRIBUTE TO ROBERT WIENS

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                            HON. JERRY LEWIS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 23, 1995
  Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speaker, I would like to bring to your 
attention the fine work and outstanding public service of Mr. Robert 
Wiens of Redlands, CA. Bob, a dedicated professional and longtime 
community activist, has retired as the president and chief executive 
officer of Redlands Federal Bank after 38 years of service to Inland 
Empire. A tribute dinner will be held in his honor on June 17 with the 
proceeds of the event going to the Inland Empire Habitat for Humanity
  Bob Wiens graduated from the University of Redlands in 1956 and later 
attended Indiana University's Graduate School of Savings and Loan. 
Following graduation, Bob went to work at Redlands Federal Bank where 
he spent almost the next 40 years of his professional life, moving up 
the professional ranks and leaving an indelible impression upon the 
bank and the local community. In his first 27 years with Redlands 
Federal, Bob served as a bank teller, manager of the Beaumont and 
Yucaipa branches, corporate secretary, treasurer/controller, and 
executive vice-president. In 1983, Bob became president and chief 
operating officer, and 3 years later, became president and chief 
executive officer. Bob became chairman, president, and chief executive 
officer in 1992.
  To say the least, Bob Wiens has played an extraordinary and critical 
role in our community. Since 1976, he has served in numerous 
[[Page E1101]] capacities with the California League of Savings 
Institutions, as well as the Institute of Financial Education and 
Financial Managers Society. In addition, he has actively served with 
the University of Redlands board of Trustees, the Redland Symphony 
Advisory Board, San Bernardino County Homeless Coalition, Inland 
Action, and the Inland Empire Economic Council. He has also been 
integrally involved with the Redlands Chamber of Commerce, the Redlands 
Community Hospital Foundation, the University of Redland National 
Alumni Association, and the First Presbyterian Church of San 
Bernardino.
  I have known Bob and his lovely wife, Marion, for many years now. 
They are two of the truly outstanding and dynamic individuals in our 
community who day in and day out make a difference in our community. 
It's only fitting that the local chapter of Habitat for Humanity is 
planning to build a house in Bob's name in Redlands in the Redlands 
area in 1995.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join me, our colleagues, and Bob's family 
and many friends in recognizing his many fine achievements and selfless 
contributions. Over the years, Bob Wiens has touched the lives of many 
people and it is only fitting that the House of Representatives 
recognize him today.