[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 34 (Wednesday, February 28, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E425]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     IN HONOR OF RICHARD H. LINSDAY

                                 ______
                                 

                          HON. ELTON GALLEGLY

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 28, 2007

  Mr. GALLEGLY. Madam Speaker, I rise to honor my good friend, Richard 
Linsday, who is being recognized this week at the American Heart 
Association's Ventura County Gala as its 2007 Honoree.
  Richard Linsday is a retired U.S. Marine Corps major who incorporates 
the Marine attitude of the impossible only takes a little longer in 
everything he does. He has helped the American Heart Association with 
that attitude for more than twenty years. Over the years he has chaired 
many Heart Association committees in Ventura and Los Angeles Counties 
and currently serves as a member of the Association's Ventura County 
Division Board of Directors.
  It is appropriate that Richard is being honored by the American Heart 
Association at its Ventura County Gala, which has been described as an 
event dedicated to the ``celebration of life,'' because Richard is the 
epitome of the celebration of life.
  In addition to his service in the Marines, Richard has built a 
successful career in the financial services industry, including 
positions as executive vice president and general manager of major 
financial companies. He has since opened his own firm, Planned Estate 
Services, based in my congressional district.
  Richard is an adjunct professor of finance at California State 
University, Northridge, and sits on the Board of Advisors to the 
university's School of Business. In addition to receiving numerous 
professional awards, he has authored two books.
  Aside from his dedication to the American Heart Association, Richard 
donates his time, energy, and resources to many other nonprofit 
organizations, including one founded by a fellow Marine officer, Devil 
Pups.
  At the same time he is a loving and devoted husband to his wife of 
twenty-seven years, Laura, and their children, Heather and Brandon.
  Madam Speaker, I know my colleagues will join the American Heart 
Association and me in honoring Richard H. Linsday for his dedication 
and contributions to his community and nation through his tireless 
efforts and can-do attitude.

                          ____________________