[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 103 (Tuesday, July 12, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1294]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           TRIBUTE TO GEORGE E. SHINHOSTER ON HIS RETIREMENT

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                          HON. DONALD M. PAYNE

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 12, 2011

  Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues here in the House of 
Representatives to join me as I rise to pay tribute to the wonderful 
accomplishments of George E. Shinhoster as he retires from the YMCA of 
Newark and Vicinity. It is indeed a pleasure for me to add my 
congratulations to that of his family, friends and colleagues of the 
YMCA of Newark and Vicinity as they celebrate in honor of a man who has 
been a Y professional for 42 years. George Shinhoster's retirement caps 
a career that saw him lead YMCA's in multiple states, with his last 
five years in the great State of New Jersey. For all the contributions 
he has made over the years, Mr. Shinhoster deserves to be feted on this 
marvelous albeit melancholy occasion.
  The YMCA of Newark and Vicinity was fortunate to have the wise 
counsel of Mr. Shinhoster who came to serve on an interim basis but 
chose to stay for an extended period. During his tenure, he was able to 
accomplish multiple goals including a positive financial bottom line. 
Rarely has an individual been such an integral part of an organization 
where strength, integrity and determination have been the driving 
forces of the outcomes. Clearly, George Shinhoster could have taken his 
talents elsewhere but the Y is extremely grateful that he chose to 
follow in the footsteps of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King whom he 
credits with much of his accomplishments. In fact, George Shinhoster 
worked with Dr. King during the 1960's and participated in many of the 
civil rights initiatives occurring during that time period.
  Based on George's background, it is no wonder that he chose to serve 
and he has served well. As a strong supporter of the YMCA and its 
programs for youth, it has been my personal honor to work with George 
Shinhoster and to encourage his efforts. These efforts have led to some 
dynamic improvements and image boosting for the YMCA of Newark and 
Vicinity. His sphere of influence in the community and the synergy he 
helped to create through the Y will always be remembered by the many 
employees, program participants and residents of the Greater Newark 
area.
  Mr. Speaker, I know my fellow members of the House of Representatives 
agree that George Shinhoster has been a part of the fabric of the Y and 
that his departure will leave a void that will not easily be filled. We 
wish him well in this new phase of his life.

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