[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 138 (Tuesday, September 29, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2388]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                 IN HONOR AND RECOGNITION OF STAN HASSE

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 29, 2009

  Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise today in honor and recognition of 
Stan Haase, who recently celebrated his 85th birthday.
  Stan Haase was born on July 22, 1924 in Kitchener, Ontario to Adolph 
Carl and Anna Caroline Haase. His parents bought a home on Cedar 
Street, where they raised Stan and his younger brother Gerald. The 
Haase family enjoyed spending their weekends together at Stan's great-
grandmother's house where they took pleasure in square dancing and 
playing their favorite card game, pinochle. It was a spirited and 
loving environment in which they celebrated family and their German 
heritage.
  At the age of eighteen, Stan Haase enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air 
Force to serve his country during World War II as a Chief Pilot 
Officer. Following his service, Stan returned home and went to work for 
his father as a truck driver. It was during his years as a driver that 
Stan met Katherine Schell. They were married on July 7, 1950. Their 
mutual desire to realize the American Dream began during their 
honeymoon when they immigrated to Detroit. After several years of hard 
work they became naturalized American citizens. Mr. Haase was a loving 
and devoted husband to his beloved wife, Katherine, for 53 years.
  By September 1969, Stan and Katherine Haase had moved to a home on 
Newbury Lane in Parma Heights, Ohio to raise their three young sons, 
Greg, Woody and Rick. It was at this home that the family began to 
establish new family traditions, such as sharing the days' events with 
one another over dinner. Sundays were also a special time for the Haase 
family. Each Sunday Mrs. Haase created beautiful and elaborate meals 
while Mr. Haase entertained the family with stories of his childhood. 
The home on Newbury Lane was full of magic at Christmas time. Mr. Haase 
made Santa Claus come to life and Mrs. Haase decorated.
  Mr. Haase has had several hobbies throughout his lifetime. As a 
licensed amateur radio operator he has spoken and forged friendships 
with people in 321 different countries. His skill as an amateur radio 
operator has won him many awards and certificates. In addition to 
gaining a reputation as a first-class repairman, Mr. Haase is also a 
computer enthusiast. Stan has built and programmed several of his home 
computers. He continues to be interested in learning new technology.
  Madam Speaker and Colleagues, please join me in honor and recognition 
of Stan Haase. Stan is a charismatic and proud man. He remains deeply 
committed to his family and his friends. Stan's sense of humor reflects 
his great appreciation for life. I wish Mr. Haase a joyous 85th year 
and blessings of peace, health and happiness.

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