[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 26 (Thursday, March 1, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E268]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO VIRGIL SCHEIDT

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                            HON. MIKE PENCE

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 1, 2001

  Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Virgil Scheidt, an 
outstanding citizen and dedicated community leader in Bartholomew 
County, Indiana. He recently retired as the Republican Party County 
Chairman and intends to spend more time with his lovely wife, Bettie, 
and eleven energetic grandchildren.
  In addition to his service as County Chairman, Mr. Scheidt is a 
former State Chairman, a 30-year District Chairman, and a former County 
Treasurer. He has served as a delegate to the Republican State 
Convention each session since 1958 and as a delegate to the National 
Convention on seven separate occasions. Indiana Governors Edgar 
Whitcomb, Otis Bowen and Bob Orr have all recognized Mr. Scheidt's 
devotion by awarding him the Sagamore of the Wabash.
  Privately, he farms 300 acres of land in Bartholomew County. As a 
pioneer in real estate, he developed both the Highland Ridge 
Subdivision and Woodridge Retail Center near Columbus, Indiana. Such 
achievements earned him the title Realtor of the Year in 1987 by the 
Columbus Board of Realtors.
  Mr. Scheidt's passion for public service has made him an inspiration 
to all the residents of Bartholomew County. He is not only deeply 
regarded, but also deeply loved.
  Mr. Speaker, I respectfully ask my colleagues to join me in paying 
tribute to this respected man who has helped make selected communities 
of south central Indiana the pleasant places they are today.




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