[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 136 (Friday, September 27, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1759]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        A TRIBUTE TO EDWARD LENZ

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                           HON. PHIL ENGLISH

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 26, 1996

  Mr. ENGLISH of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, too often we forget here in 
Washington that a pyramid rests on its broad base, not its pinnacle. In 
like manner, our political system rests not on Congressmen but on those 
who devote their time to local government: a lot of headaches and 
little pay.
  Ed Lenz was a solid man, a good man, one of those foundation stones 
of America's democratic system. He shouldered the burden of public 
service without complaint, and served his family, his community, and 
his God. Would that we all have the same spirit of public service that 
Ed did.
  Ed passed away after a lifetime of service. He was a Korean war 
veteran, serving in a too often ignored war in the Army.
  He then studied electrical engineering, and worked for General 
Electric in locomotive testing for 27 years.
  Ed was a husband and a father, and was always there for his family 
and community.
  That is why he was a Republican committeeman, a member of the 
Wesleyville Planning Commission, and a Wesleyville councilman.
  Wesleyville is going to miss Ed. In these days of cheap celebrity, I 
mention Ed because he was a good man, and I think such men should be 
remembered.

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