[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 103 (Tuesday, July 13, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1309]
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                 IN HONOR AND RECOGNITION OF BOB FRITZ

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 13, 2010

  Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise today in honor and recognition of 
Bob Fritz, as he celebrates his retirement after nearly 40 years of 
unwavering leadership, kindness and devotion as CEO of Avtron 
Manufacturing, Inc., of Independence, Ohio.
  The son of Dwain and Carolyn Fritz, founders of Avtron Manufacturing 
Inc., Bob Fritz's parents instilled within him a strong work ethic and 
values. He graduated from Shaw High School and enrolled at Carnegie 
Melon University, where he graduated with honors and a degree in 
physics. He later earned an MBA from Harvard Business School, where he 
was awarded a National Honorary Fellowship.
  Mr. Fritz's intellect is matched by his kindness, ability to relate 
to others, and build upon a new vision. Within a few years of becoming 
CEO, Avtron soared to new levels in the areas of sales, product 
development, and a renewed focus on the welfare of employees. In the 
past 36 years, Avtron increased its number of employees from 100 to 
400, 95% of whom live in Cuyahoga County. During his tenure, Avtron was 
honored numerous times, including three North Coast 99 Awards for being 
one of the best places to work in Northeast Ohio. Mr. Fritz has also 
volunteered his time as both a member and a leader of several community 
organizations, including Vistage, an organization of CEOs that focus on 
guiding, mentoring and assisting struggling businesses.
  Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join me in honor and recognition 
of Bob Fritz on the occasion of his retirement as leader of Avtron 
Manufacturing, Inc. His devotion to his family, employees, and 
community serves to strengthen the foundation of greater Cleveland. I 
wish him, his wife Linnet, and their entire family an abundance of 
health and happiness as he journeys onward.

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