[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 133 (Wednesday, September 29, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1824]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     RECOGNITION OF KEITH GOLDHARDT

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                          HON. MARY JO KILROY

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 29, 2010

  Ms. KILROY. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Keith Goldhardt for 
his unwavering commitment to his family, country and neighborhood. Mr. 
Goldhardt passed away on September 22, 2010, but left a lasting legacy 
for the many people whose lives he touched. Mr. Goldhardt's lifelong 
dedication to serving others is evidenced by his participation in 
numerous community organizations, his tenure in the U.S. Coast Guard, 
and his loving family. Mr. Goldhardt was a stellar example of what 
every American should strive to be, an active and enthusiastic member 
of the community.
  Mr. Goldhardt spent his entire life in Ohio. He was born in Columbus 
and graduated from Pleasant View High School and Southern Ohio College. 
Growing up in a tight knit community instilled in Mr. Goldhardt the 
values of self-sacrifice and generosity, values which manifested 
themselves at an early age when Mr. Goldhardt joined the United States 
Coast Guard. Mr. Goldhardt spent six years patrolling America's water 
and ensuring the safety and security of our citizens.
  Mr. Goldhardt's time in the Coast Guard signaled the beginning of his 
life-long commitment to public service. Mr. Goldhardt was a member of 
various organizations, including the Masonic Lodge, the Columbus Garden 
Railway Society, Men's Auxiliary V.F.W., the American Legion, the 
Franklin County Board of Zoning Appeals, and the Ohio Township 
Association in addition to putting in 22 years as a faithful employee 
at National City Bank and James Lang LaSalle. Mr. Goldhardt also served 
four terms as a Pleasant Hill township trustee during which he more 
than doubled the township's Fire Department and fought hard to protect 
Darbydale citizens from the environmental and health threats posed by 
untreated raw sewage in the area.
  Mr. Goldhardt's stellar reputation also bespeaks of putting himself 
before others and untiring community activism. Mr. Goldhardt truly 
cared about the town he grew up in and the people he had known all of 
his life. He regularly volunteered at the Georgesville Fish Fry and 
Harrisburg Homecoming. His passion for Ohio State Football was 
legendary, as was his ``Buckeye Porch,'' where he would sit to watch 
the games every Saturday in the fall. Anyone in Pleasant View knew they 
could call Mr. Goldhardt at any time of day or night and he would be 
ready and willing to solve the caller's problem.
  Most importantly, Mr. Goldhardt was a devoted family man. He left 
behind a loving wife, Patty, two sons, Scott and Martin, and a 
daughter, Mendy, as well as three grandchildren, Samantha, Scott and 
Nathan. I am proud to join his family members in remembering and 
honoring Mr. Goldhardt, who was an inspiration and a beloved family 
member.

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