[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 64 (Wednesday, May 8, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E615]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      IN MEMORY OF RICHARD E. HUG

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                            HON. ANDY HARRIS

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                         Wednesday, May 8, 2013

  Mr. HARRIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Richard E. 
``Dick'' Hug, who passed away on May 4, 2013. Dick was a friend of mine 
and was determined to make a difference in the State of Maryland and in 
the country through his civic involvement. I know he will be greatly 
missed by his family and those who knew him.
   Dick was born January 11, 1935 in Paterson, New Jersey. After 
graduating from Duke University in 1956, Dick began his business career 
with Koppers Company, Inc. In 1973, Dick was named Corporate Vice 
President of Koppers. Dick went on to serve as President, Chairman, and 
Chief Executive Officer of Environmental Elements Corporation, a 
company specializing in air pollution control systems for the utility 
and industrial markets listed on the New York Stock Exchange in 1991. 
In 1995, Dick retired and remained a Director and Chairman Emeritus 
until the company's sale in 2005.
   Dick was very active and well-known in the Maryland community 
serving as Chairman of the Maryland Chamber of Commerce, Maryland 
Business for Responsive Government, Leadership Maryland, the National 
Aquarium of Baltimore, the Kennedy Krieger Institute, the United Way of 
Central Maryland, and Duke University School of the Environment. Dick 
also served as Regent on the University of Maryland Board. In addition, 
Dick served on the Boards of the University System of Maryland 
Foundation, Loyola University of Maryland, AAA Maryland, the Baltimore 
Symphony Orchestra, and Bank of Annapolis. His philanthropy was well-
known throughout the State.
   Dick is survived by his wife of 56 years, Lois-ann Hug, a son Donald 
R. Hug and his wife Deborah H. Hug, and daughter Cynthia H. Marino and 
her husband Mark D. Marino, four grandchildren, David, Scott, and 
Stephanie Marino, and Leanne Hug. He is also survived by his sister, 
Barbara H. Overstreet and her husband Ronald N. Overstreet.
   Dick's absence will be felt throughout the community, but his 
service will not be forgotten. I ask those here today to join me in 
honoring Richard E. ``Dick'' Hug.

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