[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 158 (Wednesday, November 10, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2341]
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  RECOGNIZING TIMOTHY E. HOEKSEMA, RECIPIENT OF THE 1999 INSTITUTE OF 
                         HUMAN RELATIONS AWARD

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                         HON. GERALD D. KLECZKA

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 9, 1999

  Mr. KLECZKA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Timothy E. Hoeksema, 
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Midwest Express 
Airlines, Inc., who is the recipient of the 1999 Institute of Human 
Relations Award from the American Jewish Committee.
  Mr. Hoeksema is a leading figure in the community and an example of 
the values of his hometown, Milwaukee, which esteems hard work, honesty 
and a genuine love of people. Under his leadership the company has 
distinguished itself as a dynamic and innovative force in the airline 
industry.
  Mr. Hoeksema's support of community groups and functions seemingly 
knows no boundaries and includes Betty Brinn Children's Museum, Midwest 
Athletes Against Childhood Cancer, Next Door Foundation, Milwaukee Art 
Museum, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee, Eastown and Westown 
Associations, Habitat for Humanity, Esperanza Unida, Project Equality, 
American Cancer Society, Florentine Opera, Circus Parade, Skylight 
Opera Theater, First Stage, Greater Milwaukee Open, Marcus Center for 
the Performing Arts, Make-A-Wish Foundation, and Riversplash.
  Mr. Hoeksema is duly recognized by the American Jewish Committee, 
which has worked toward intergroup understanding to strengthen a 
community in which diverse cultures and traditions can flourish. In 
that regard, he is a fitting recipient of the Institute of Human 
Relations Award, which is presented to leaders of the business and 
civic community whose distinguished leadership demonstrates their 
profound commitment to preserving our democratic heritage.
  Each year the American Jewish Committee's Institute of Human 
Relations honors an outstanding corporate citizen, and it is a fitting 
tribute, Mr. Speaker, that Timothy A. Hoeksema, who has done so much to 
support the diverse social fabric of the community, should receive this 
outstanding recognition.

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