[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 37 (Thursday, March 20, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E534-E535]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      IN HONOR OF VIRGIL GLADIEUX

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                           HON. MARCY KAPTUR

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 20, 1997

  Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the passing of an 
outstanding citizen,

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optimist, business leader, and family man from Toledo, OH. Virgil 
Gladieux died on February 27, 1997.
  Beginning with a small business selling boxed lunches out of the 
trunk of his car, Mr. Gladieux developed a food service empire, with 
operations in 35 States, in airports and on airlines, in schools, 
colleges, factories, hotels, and turnpike restaurants nationwide. He 
also founded and developed the Toledo Sports Arena and the Toledo Beach 
Marina and North Cape Yacht Club. With a keen eye for opportunity, 
Virgil Gladieux came to symbolize a man of humble beginnings who rose 
to become a civic-minded entrepreneur.
  Ever mindful of his responsibilities to others, Virgil Gladieux was 
very active in civic affairs and philanthropic efforts. Throughout his 
lifetime, he served in various capacities on over 70 area boards, 
committees, and clubs. Extensively honored for his service, his most 
recent recognition came last fall, when he was given the annual 
volunteer award from the Alexis de Tocqueville Society, an organization 
he helped to inspire in 1984 for those who have made significant 
contributions to the United Way.
  Virgil Gladieux, a devoted family man, leaves behind a legacy of 
dynamism, unparalleled entrepreneurial spirit, and community service. 
With gratitude and admiration for his efforts, we extend our deepest 
sympathy to his wife of 67 years, Beatrice, his children, Therese and 
Timothy, his sister and sister-in-law, his nieces, nephews, 
grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Our entire community shall miss 
his effervescence and spirited presence that made us all better for 
knowing him.

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