[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 133 (Wednesday, September 17, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1435]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


   RECOGNIZING WALTER FURNACE ON RECEIVING NAFCU'S PAUL REVERE AWARD

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                          HON. KENNY MARCHANT

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 17, 2014

  Mr. MARCHANT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Walter R. 
Furnace on receiving the National Association of Federal Credit Union's 
Paul Revere Award. Walter received this award because he excels at 
promoting the credit union industry's most pressing concerns. In his 
work with the American Airlines Federal Credit Union (AAFCU), Walter 
has demonstrated great passion for supporting credit unions and their 
mission to provide members an opportunity to have a hand in the 
services they use for the financial wellbeing of their families. 
Walter's relationship building and strong work ethic over the years 
continues to prove successful. He works to build relationships not only 
with Members of Congress from his home state, but where AAFCU has 
fields of membership as well. His strong grasp of issues affecting 
credit unions and their members allows him to be an effective member of 
NAFCU's operations. I've had the pleasure of working with Walter for 
many years.
  Walter uses his experience in public service as a former State 
Representative of Alaska to benefit those whom he serves by effectively 
advancing the priorities of credit unions in the public sphere. His 
past public service catalyzed his success in his current role, caring 
and doing what he can for his members.
  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the 24th Congressional District of Texas, I 
ask all my distinguished colleagues to join me in recognizing Walter 
Furnace as a recipient of the National Association of Federal Credit 
Union's Paul Revere Award.

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