[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 82 (Tuesday, June 15, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1125]
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                   CONGRATULATING ROBERT J. RIDENOUR

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                           HON. BILL SHUSTER

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 15, 2004

  Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Robert J. 
Ridenour on receiving the 2004 Citizen of the Year award from the 
Bedford Rotary Club of Bedford, Pennsylvania. His efforts to preserve 
the history and culture of my home town of Everett have positively 
impacted our community and well beyond.
  For most people, after a lifetime of working, the well deserved rest 
and relaxation that comes with retirement is usually cherished and 
savored. However, Robert Ridenour decided on a different path and 
instead chose to spend his retirement working to improve his community 
in any way possible.
  It has been said that wisdom comes with age, and in the case of 
Robert Ridenour this old cliche proves to be true. In recent years he 
has had the foresight to dedicate his energy to preserving history, 
which will ground and educate younger generations while guiding them 
towards future progress. His tireless efforts to promote Pennsylvania's 
history will benefit his community for countless years to come.
  Mr. Ridenour is the personification of the Bedford Rotary's motto of 
``Service Above Self.'' He has demonstrated enthusiasm and care for the 
county which he has served, and his spirit and dedication have 
infiltrated his every action. The legacy he has made is one that every 
American should emulate.
  As a pillar of strength within his community of Bedford County, Mr. 
Ridenour has been a role model and leader who is admired by many. For 
his incomparable generosity and commitment to excellence, Robert 
Ridenour deserves the highest recognition.

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