[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 108 (Tuesday, July 19, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1358]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING CLYDE THOMAS PFISTERER

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                            HON. TODD ROKITA

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 19, 2011

  Mr. ROKITA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Clyde Thomas 
Pfisterer on behalf of the people of Indiana as the former Secretary of 
State and now as the U.S. Representative for the 4th Congressional 
District. Clyde Pfisterer remains known as a loving husband, father, 
and grandfather and in that context, I want to extend my heartfelt 
condolences to his family for their loss.
  To Indiana, Clyde's leadership was a shining example of the type of 
leadership everyone should strive to achieve. Marked by common sense 
and a commitment to public service, his leadership embodied the 
qualities emblazoned in the Hoosier spirit. Clyde's focus on service 
above self; exemplified in his long service as a firefighter, arson 
investigator, and as a trainer and teacher to countless firefighters 
around the world, has left us all a better place to live, work, and 
raise a family.
  As a man of faith, I believe we were put on this earth to love one 
another and to make the best of the gifts our Lord has provided. We are 
all blessed to live in a country that allows us to experience freedom 
and the opportunity to chart our own path. When I look at the life 
story of a man who served his community as a firefighter, served 
countless friends and neighbors in the community, and provided life 
saving instruction to his peers, all I can say is Amen. Well done.
  Clyde Pfisterer exemplified the American dream in every way. The 
amazing narrative of his life will live on, not only through those 
whose lives he touched throughout our community, but through his 
family. I want to thank his family for sharing him with a community 
that will not soon forget him.

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