[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 102 (Friday, June 22, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1379]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO MICHAEL L. PULTE

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                            HON. JIM GERLACH

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 21, 2007

  Mr. GERLACH. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Michael L. Pulte 
for his years of service to community and country.
  That exemplary record began when he served as a member of the armed 
services from 1955 to 1957, with particular duties in Fort Knox and in 
Germany.
  After his military service, he joined Hudson's Department Store and 
opened the second department store branch in the country. Following, 
his time at Hudson's, Mr. Pulte was employed by O'Neill's in Akron, 
Ohio and then Horne's Department Store. Rising through the ranks at 
Horne's, he eventually was appointed Director of Stores in 1977, Vice 
President of Operations in 1980, and, in January of 1991, President, 
Chairman, and CEO of Joseph Horne Company.
  During his presidency, Mr. Pulte served as member and president of 
the Golden Triangle Association, a member of the Board of Directors of 
the Civic Light Opera, and a member of the Board of Directors of the 
Cultural District. He is also a member of the Duquesne Club. In June of 
1994, Mr. Pulte retired.
  During his retirement, he became active in local politics and was 
appointed Vice Chair of the Pine Township Planning Commission, Vice 
Chair of the Township Police Board, and was elected to the Township 
Board of Supervisors.
  In addition to this community involvement, he served on the Board of 
Directors of the U.S. Leather Co. in Milwaukee and taught classes at 
IUP Business School.
  Mr. Pulte currently resides in Naples, FL and continues to remain 
active in the community of Island Walk, where he has served on a number 
of committees and is past chairman of finance for the Homeowner's 
Association.
  Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me today in honoring Mr. 
Michael L. Pulte for his many years of success within the business 
community and for his outstanding contributions to the quality of life 
of the communities in which he has lived and worked.

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