[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 144 (Monday, December 1, 2014)]
[Senate]
[Page S6231]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO DR. THOMAS TRUHE

 Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, I ask my colleagues to join me in 
recognizing my friend, Dr. Thomas Truhe, a generous supporter of the 
arts who was recently honored with a Golden Palm Star on the Palm 
Springs Walk of Stars in recognition of his many contributions to the 
civic and cultural life of his hometown.
  This prestigious honor is well deserved. For more than 6 years, Tom 
Truhe has served tirelessly as chair of the Palm Springs Museum's 
Annenberg Theater Council, ATC, which supports the museum through an 
innovative program of music and theatrical performances. The ATC's busy 
season includes an Opening Night Gala, a major fundraiser for the 
museum; the ``performance series,'' featuring outstanding Broadway 
artists; and the tremendously popular Cabaret 88, a series of nine 
sold-out shows with top musical talents. Tom introduced the Cabaret 88 
concept and is responsible for every aspect of its production, from 
selecting the talent and overseeing promotion to securing sponsors for 
each show.
  In addition to his involvement with the Palm Springs Museum, Tom 
gives generously of his time and energy to numerous other area 
organizations and charities. He is a volunteer for ``One Night Only,'' 
Michael Childers' annual gala concert benefitting Jewish Family Service 
of the Desert, and he served on the event committee for a recent 
luncheon honoring Mr. Childers for his contributions to JFS. As a 
dedicated patron of the arts, Tom also makes a point of attending 
theatrical productions, concerts, local performances, and other 
charitable events in the community.
  On November 16, 2014, Tom Truhe's Gold Palm Star was dedicated and 
Mayor Stephen Pougnet officially proclaimed the date to be Dr. Thomas 
Truhe Day in the City of Palm Springs. As his friend and Coachella 
Valley neighbor, I am pleased to join in honoring Tom Truhe for his 
outstanding service to the community.

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