[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 78 (Tuesday, May 13, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E889]
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                  IN REMEMBRANCE OF RICHARD M. HERMAN

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 13, 2008

  Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise today in remembrance of Richard 
M. Herman, and to honor a life spent in service to his community and 
family.
  Richard Herman earned his degree in engineering and was an innovative 
and dedicated worker. He spent eighteen years at General Electric 
Company as a mechanical engineer and later founded his own company, 
Valley Automation, Inc, in 1987. Valley Automation, Inc. is a custom 
equipment design company and he served as President until his passing.
  Mr. Herman had a love of the outdoors and in 1998, he semi-retired to 
pursue his passions and hobbies. He especially enjoyed fly-fishing, 
hiking and kayaking. Mr. Herman is survived by his high school 
sweetheart, Sally, to whom he was married for forty-four years and his 
three children; Richard Herman, Ronald Herman, and Donna Riviera. He 
will be fondly remembered by his four beautiful grandchildren, 
Nathaniel and Isabel Herman and Ryan and Christopher Riviera.
  Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join me in celebrating the life 
of Richard M. Herman, and to honor his commitment to his passions, work 
and family. May his exemplary life serve as an example for us all to 
follow.

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