[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 143 (Sunday, October 11, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2054-E2055]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                         TRIBUTE TO KAY SCHULZE

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                            HON. KEVIN BRADY

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 9, 1998

  Mr. BRADY of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a 
very unique, special person--Kay Schulze of Bryan-College Station, 
Texas.
  It's been said that a person has not lived a perfect day unless you 
have done something for someone who will never be able to repay you. By 
that measure, Kay has enjoyed many a perfect day.
  Originally a native of Ohio, where much of her family still resides, 
Kay worked hard to put her young husband through school. In a home rich 
with love and faith, Kay raised four children of whom she is 
unabashedly proud. She didn't just teach, but practiced daily her 
strong belief that human dignity, economic freedom and individual 
responsibility are the characteristics that distinguish our nation.
  As her children entered their teenage years, Kay saw an opportunity 
to increase her citizen duty-to-country and began volunteering in local 
Ohio elections for public office. It was an obligation she learned 
early in life through her uncle who served with distinction in the 
State Legislature of Ohio. In 1980 she proudly attended her first GOP 
national convention.
  Four years later Texas received the gift of her enthusiasm and work 
ethic when her family moved to College Station, Texas. Kay wasted 
little time in continuing her civic duty and sharing her wonderful 
leadership skills, serving as president of the Republican Women of 
Brazos County no less than three terms. Time and time again she happily 
shouldered the time-consuming task of coordinating local get-out-the-
vote phone banks and encouraged young and old alike to become more 
involved in shaping the direction of our democracy. Inevitably, by 
unanimous acclamation, in 1990

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Kay was honored as the Brazos County Volunteer-of-the-Year by the 
Republican Party of Brazos County. Somehow, through it all, she always 
makes time to be a good friend, wife, mother and confidant to those in 
need of common-sense advice.
  Many citizens who serve in public office in Brazos County, the Texas 
Legislature and in the halls of the United States Congress owe a great 
debt to the tireless efforts of Kay Schulze. I am delighted to admit 
that I would not now be serving my first term in the U.S. House of 
Representatives representing the Eighth Congressional District of Texas 
had Kay Schulze not believed in me. For the past two years she had also 
served on my Texas A & M University Agricultural Intern Selection 
Committee, interviewing and recommending bright young students who she 
believes can contribute to serving the constituents of our district.
  Kay Schulze is a phenomenal person with a wonderful intellect, an 
unshakable faith and a very, very good heart. I am proud and blessed to 
call her my friend.
  Recently, I am sad to report, Kay rejoined her family in Ohio as she 
continues her courageous battle against cancer. But there is no spot on 
this Earth distant enough to reach beyond the love, thoughts and 
prayers of her dedicated friends in Texas.
  America is a better place today because of Kay Schulze.

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