[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 53 (Thursday, May 2, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E680]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    HONORING TRULIANT FEDERAL CREDIT UNION ON THEIR 50TH ANNIVERSARY

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                           HON. RICHARD BURR

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                         Wednesday, May 1, 2002

  Mr. BURR of North Carolina. Mr. Speaker, I want to take this 
opportunity to recognize a committed and longstanding financial 
institution in my hometown of Winston-Salem, North Carolina--Truliant 
Federal Credit Union. For the past fifty years, Truliant's family-like 
tradition of progressive thinking, reliability and accessibility has 
served more than 200,000 members in five states. On their 50th 
Anniversary, the founders and executives of Truliant are to be 
commended for maintaining a valued and trusted reputation and their 
tireless contribution to the community.
  In 1952, the Radio Shops Credit Union--what was to become Truliant--
was chartered in Winston-Salem to serve employees of Western Electric. 
Founder Tom Pullen built the Credit Union on four cornerstones--member 
ownership, democratic governance, volunteer directors and access for 
working families. Pullen's success as a trusted and loyal financial 
guide immediately brought in 2,000 members and more than $100,000 in 
assets. His commitment to providing the best technology and friendly, 
personal attention grew his reputation, diversified his membership and 
tripled his holdings. The recent change in name to Truliant certainly 
reflects Pullen's mission to maintain relationships of mutual respect 
and trust with all of the Credit Union's members.
  Winston-Salem is thankful for Truliant's philosophy of ``people 
helping people.'' Truliant members are leaders in the community, 
sponsoring the Special Olympics, American Red Cross blood drives, 
Habitat for Humanity builds, Junior Achievement events and the annual 
March of Dimes' walk. Truliant also sponsors a scholarship fund that 
has helped 52 high school graduates gain access to over $26,000.
  Today I applaud Tom Pullen and every member of the Truliant family 
for fifty successful years of endless community to their members and 
the Winston-Salem community.

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