[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 93 (Monday, June 11, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1229]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  HONORING THE LIFE OF RANDY PRIDEAUX

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                             HON. PAUL RYAN

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 7, 2007

  Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin. Madam Speaker, I would like to pay tribute to 
the life of Randy Prideaux, a civic-minded business leader and longtime 
resident of Union Grove, Wisconsin whose energetic commitment to his 
community touched countless lives. Randy died unexpectedly last week, 
sending waves of shock and sorrow through Southeastern Wisconsin, where 
he was well-known through his business and civic leadership.
  Randy worked his way up the ladder at Union Grove Lumber over nearly 
40 years to become CEO of this local lumber and hardware business. He 
also served as a member of my Small Business Advisory Board, and I am 
grateful that he took the time to share his expertise with us. He knew 
the challenges that small business owners face day in and day out, and 
his insights on issues from health care to tax policies were very 
helpful. If there was one thing you could always count on, it was that 
Randy would tell you what he truly thought, whether he agreed or 
disagreed with you. His candor and his dedication to doing what is 
right for Union Grove will be sorely missed.
  Besides working to strengthen the community as an employer and 
businessman, Randy gave back in many other ways. Altogether, he served 
20 years on the Village Board. He was active in the Union Grove Lions 
Club and had served two terms as president. He also served two terms as 
president of the Chamber of Commerce.
  In his personal life, Randy was a devoted family man, who recently 
became a grandfather. My thoughts and prayers are with his wife, 
children, granddaughter, mother, and brother, and the many friends 
throughout Wisconsin who mourn his loss.

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