[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 23 (Thursday, February 6, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E180]
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                         HONORING BEURT SerVAAS

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                            HON. LUKE MESSER

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, February 6, 2014

  Mr. MESSER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the memory of Beurt 
SerVaas, a dedicated community leader and former president of the 
Indianapolis City-County Council.
  Beurt SerVaas was an accomplished businessman and a devoted public 
servant who spent the better part of his life serving the people of 
Indianapolis. Dr. SerVaas was first elected to the Marion County 
Council in the early 1960s and became a chief architect of the Uni-Gov 
changes that consolidated parts of city and county government. Dr. 
SerVaas' distinguished business career included bringing the Saturday 
Evening Post to Indiana and rescuing several struggling businesses 
ranging from engine rebuilders to makers of cleaning products.
  The state of Indiana and the city of Indianapolis have lost one of 
their most distinguished citizens and a dedicated civic leader. On a 
personal note, Dr. SerVaas was a friend and a supporter of mine, who 
could always be counted on for his gentle wisdom and smile.
  Beurt SerVaas set an example to which we can all aspire. He was a 
visionary leader who dedicated his life to serving others and making 
his country and community better places to live. This included service 
in the United States Navy and the Central Intelligence Agency. His 
commitment to Indiana will be forever appreciated. I ask the residents 
of the 6th Congressional District to join me in keeping his wife Dr. 
Cory Jane SerVaas, daughters Joan, Amy, and Kristin, and his sons Eric 
and Paul, in their thoughts and prayers.

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