[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 28 (Monday, February 28, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E323-E324]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 IN REMEMBRANCE OF RICHARD DISTELHORST

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, February 28, 2011

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in remembrance of Richard 
Distelhorst, a man who devoted himself to the well being of his 
community and the nation.
  Richard was born on August 24th, 1921 to his loving parents Oscar and 
Esther Distelhorst. He graduated from Burlington High School in 1939. 
After graduating he met the love of his life, Virginia. The two married 
in 1944 and celebrated 60 years together before Virginia's death in 
2004. As a young man Richard enlisted in the Marine Corps and served as 
a master sergeant in the South Pacific during World War II.
  His service and devotion to his local community will be remembered by 
those who knew him. He was a member of his local Kiwanis Club, a grand 
knight of the Knights of Columbus and chairman of the local Service 
Corps of Retired Executives. He also dedicated his time to the 
Burlington Alliance for Citizen Action.
  Richard also possessed a passion for politics. He volunteered 
countless hours for local grass roots political action. He was an 
active member of the Des Moines County Democrats and was eventually 
awarded for his service to them by being inducted in the Des Moines 
county Democrats Hall of Fame in 2006. He worked tirelessly organizing 
peace rallies, educating the community about pertinent political issues 
and assisted with the 2004 Kucinich for President Campaign. 
Additionally, Richard was an active member and senior advisor of the 
American Monetary Institute (AMI). The director and co-founder of the 
AMI referred to Richard as one of ``the most knowledgeable Americans 
regarding the workings of the Federal Reserve system.''

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  Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please rise with me today in honor and 
remembrance of a passionate and unwavering individual. Richard will 
forever be remembered for the hard work and dedication that he 
committed. I extend my sincerest condolences to his son Daniel and his 
daughter Rita.

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