[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 76 (Thursday, June 9, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1195]
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                     REMEMBERING NATHANIEL KRUMBEIN

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                            HON. ERIC CANTOR

                              of virginia

                  in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 9, 2005

  Mr. CANTOR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the passing of 
Nathaniel Krumbein. Nat Krumbein was a pillar of the Richmond community 
and a key figure in the growth of the Richmond-based Heilig-Meyers 
furniture company.
  Mr. Krumbein was a successful pharmacist in Charlotte, North Carolina 
before moving to Richmond in 1950 in order to help with his wife's 
family business. He worked with Chairman and CEO Hyman Meyers and 
President and Vice Chairman Sidney Meyers to help Heilig-Meyer become 
the nation's largest furniture retailer. As one of the owners and the 
creative force behind the company, he is credited with the expansion of 
product lines to include non-furniture departments and was responsible 
for initial store acquisition and construction for all the company's 
locations. The company had more than 100 stores by the time he retired 
as vice chairman of the board in 1984.
  Mr. Krumbein was also a dedicated philanthropist and activist. He 
served as Chair of the Virginia Chapter of the Anti-Defamation League 
as well as on the National Board. For his service, he was made an 
Honorary Life Commissioner of the ADL. Also, Mr. Krumbein's commitment 
to the fair treatment for all people led to his involvement in the 
development of the Council of America's First Freedom. He was a strong 
proponent of education, conservation, and equality for all and worked 
enthusiastically throughout his life to improve our society. Among all 
of his commitments, Mr. Krumbein continued his work as a pharmacist and 
received the Virginia Outstanding Pharmacist Award in 2002.
  Mr. Krumbein is survived by his wife of 61 years, Amy Meyers 
Krumbein; three sons, Charles Krumbein, Michael Krumbein, and Lee 
Krumbein; and one daughter, Joyce Slater. Mr. Speaker, I hope you will 
join me in honoring Nathaniel Krumbein and offering our sincerest 
condolences to his family and friends.

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