[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 34 (Friday, February 28, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E275-E276]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




HONORING AUGUST ``GUS'' SCHAEFER ON A DISTINGUISHED 41-YEAR CAREER WITH 
                       UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES

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                       HON. BRADLEY S. SCHNEIDER

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, February 28, 2014

  Mr. SCHNEIDER. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to rise today to honor 
August ``Gus'' Schaefer for an extraordinary career--41 years of 
innovation and leadership in product and public safety at Underwriters 
Laboratories (UL) in the suburban Chicago district I represent. Under 
his watch, more than 25 billion products worldwide have earned the UL 
stamp of approval.
   As UL's Public Safety Officer, Mr. Schaefer has pioneered and 
overseen countless major safety initiatives. His work and leadership 
have helped firefighters do their jobs better and safer. His commitment 
has guaranteed the safety of imports from around the world. And his 
dedication has helped teach fire, water, health, environmental, online 
and consumer safety to untold thousands of children each year.
   Mr. Schaefer began his career with UL in 1973. Over the next 41 
years, he built a reputation for excellent work and leadership, as well 
as for building partnerships and forging friendships. Mr. Schaefer 
successfully built teams and cultivated a team atmosphere.
   His record, his experience and his work ethic earned him roles as 
the Director of Asian Operations and then U.S. and Canadian Operations 
before finally taking his position as Senior Vice President and Public 
Safety Officer.
   Throughout his storied career, Mr. Schaefer maintained his 
commitment to excellence and team building. His accomplishments 
demonstrate the grand vision and discipline necessary to take ideas to 
action.
   Mr. Schaefer's career has indeed been long and distinguished. I have 
no doubt his presence, guidance, friendship, leadership and vision will 
be sorely missed at UL, but his legacy and accomplishments will long be 
remembered and have set the foundation for years more success and 
safety.

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