[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 134 (Monday, September 12, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1599]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                  IN RECOGNITION OF FLUETSCH AND BUSBY

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                         HON. DENNIS A. CARDOZA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 12, 2011

  Mr. CARDOZA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Fluetsch & Busby 
Insurance, celebrating 100 years of quality service to the residents of 
Merced County.
  Fluetsch & Busby was founded in 1912 by H.S. Shaffer, grandfather to 
Peter Fluetsch and great grandfather to Doug Fluetsch and Jeannie 
Fluetsch Bliss, the current proprietors. Mr. Shaffer was an insurance 
agent, realtor, District Attorney and Superior Court Judge for Merced 
County. The Shaffer Building still stands on the corner of ``M'' and 
Main Streets as a tribute to this prominent local citizen.
  In 1934, the Shaffer Insurance Agency was changed to the Fluetsch & 
Shaffer Insurance Agency by second generation business owner, John J. 
Fluetsch. Then, in the 40's, John changed the name to Fluetsch 
Insurance Agency. Soon thereafter, Ralph Busby joined the company in 
1949 after graduating from UC Berkeley.
  Peter Fluetsch, joined the insurance company in 1955 after graduating 
from Menlo College and in doing so, became the third generation to work 
for the family business. Peter married the beautiful Catherine 
Bacciarini and together they raised 5 children while Peter and Ralph 
Busby continued to build the agency. Peter was an active member of the 
community who spent forty-two Decembers riding around the county 
dressed as Santa Claus delivering candy to disabled children.
  After John Fluetsch passed away in 1966, the name was changed to 
Fluetsch & Busby Insurance Agency. Today, Fluetsch & Busby Insurance is 
a thriving business led by the fourth generation, Doug Fluetsch and his 
sister Jeannie Fluetsch Bliss. They are proud to continue the family 
legacy of business integrity, success and caring for our community. 
They support many community organizations including the Merced High Key 
Cub, Mercy Medical Center Foundation, Kiwanis Club, Merlock Athletic 
Association, the MERCO Cycling Classic, SCORE, United Way, the Greater 
Merced Chamber of Commerce, the Merced County Chamber of Commerce, the 
Citizens for the Betterment of Merced County, Merced Boosters, Boy 
Scouts of America and many others.
  I would like to join my colleagues in congratulating Fluetsch & Busby 
Insurance for 100 years of success and dedication to the residents of 
Merced County.

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