[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 132 (Friday, September 7, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1840]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 PAYING TRIBUTE TO CHRISTINE C. SCHULZE

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                           HON. JON C. PORTER

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 7, 2007

  Mr. PORTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of 
Christine C. Schulze who passed away on July 19, 2007.
  Christine was born May 14, 1915, in Ladysmith, Wisconsin. She was 
educated in southern Wisconsin and was employed by the U.S. Navel 
Training Station in Waukegan, Illinois during World War II. After the 
war she worked for Needham, Louis and Brorby Advertising Agency in 
Chicago. Christine then owned and operated a ladies' dress shop in 
Burbank, California before retiring with her husband, Werner in 1979 to 
Las Vegas, Nevada.
  In addition to her professional endeavors, Christine also became 
interested in aviation. This interest evolved into a philanthropic 
project which provided an educational scholarship fund for students 
pursuing careers in aviation. In 2002, she established a scholarship 
fund for Rancho High School's Aviation Academy. Since its inception, 
the scholarship has provided over 500 student pilots with funding. In 
recognition of her philanthropic support to the students at Rancho High 
School, the school dedicated the Christine C. Schulze Aerospace 
Laboratory in her honor because of her generous donations to aviation 
and flight scholarships.
  In a personal capacity, Christine was extremely active and dedicated 
to her community. She was a member of the Eastern Star, President of 
the Zonta Club, President of the Board of Retired Senior Volunteer 
Program, and established the Senior Auxiliary Board of the Retired 
Senior Volunteers of Henderson. She was active in the Republican Women 
of Henderson, Eta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi, and Safe House of 
Henderson, to which she donated the first beds and linens for the 
facility. She also donated her time and efforts to St. Jude's Ranch for 
Children, in Boulder City, Nevada. Christine was a long-time 
Episcopalian and was a member of Christ Episcopal Church in Las Vegas 
and was influential in the development of the Christ Church Endowment 
Fund.
  Madam Speaker, I am proud to honor the life and legacy of Christine 
C. Schulze. Her dedication to the community and philanthropic devotion 
to students should serve as an example to us all. I applaud all her 
efforts.

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