[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 96 (Friday, July 15, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1500]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           IN HONOR OF MAJOR GENERAL RICHARD A. FREYTAG, USAF

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                         HON. MICHAEL N. CASTLE

                              of delaware

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 14, 2005

  Mr. CASTLE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a Delawarean 
of great character, courage, and patriotism, who passed away on July 4, 
2005 at the age of 71. Major General Richard A. Freytag, USAF (Ret.), 
was born on October 26, 1933, marking the beginning of a lifetime of 
distinguished service to his family, community, and country.
  General Freytag's 38 years of service with the United States Air 
Force began with his commission as a 2nd Lieutenant in 1956. Although 
he completed active duty in 1959, General Freytag's strong sense of 
duty compelled him to continue as an Air Force Reserve officer 
throughout his civilian career, holding positions at the Pentagon and 
the National Defense University in Washington. In 2000, already a 
decorated veteran, General Freytag was awarded the Medal for 
Distinguished Public Service, the highest tribute awarded to a civilian 
by the Department of Defense.
  In his civilian life, General Freytag understood the importance of 
education, working tirelessly to earn graduate degrees from both 
Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. This 
ambition fueled a successful career with Citicorp Inc., eventually 
bringing General Freytag to New Castle, Delaware in 1984 to become 
President and C.E.O. of the Citicorp Banking Corporation.
  Despite his substantial time commitments, General Freytag was an 
active member in his local community. For decades, he was involved with 
numerous Air Force charities. Following his retirement from Citicorp in 
1996, he volunteered with several organizations in Delaware, including 
the Delaware Bankers Association and the Medical Center of Delaware. A 
devoted family man; he is survived by his wife Pamela, children Richard 
and Bliss, and grandchildren Henley and Coryell.
  Mr. Speaker, in closing, I would like to remember General Freytag as 
a man of character, courage, and compassion, who I was proud to call my 
friend. I join with my colleagues in celebrating the life lived by this 
great American, and offer my sincerest sympathy to his family and 
friends throughout Delaware and the United States.

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