[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 125 (Tuesday, August 4, 2015)]
[Senate]
[Page S6288]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    RECOGNIZING LARRY AND MARGO BEAN

  Mr. BARRASSO. Mr. President, on September 1, 2015, the Boys & Girls 
Club of Central Wyoming will be holding their Annual Awards and 
Recognition Breakfast where they will honor Casper philanthropists, 
Larry and Margo Bean.
  The Boys & Girls Club of Central Wyoming has been making positive 
differences in the lives of our children since 1978. The club provides 
a supportive environment and an extensive array of programs and 
services to enhance the development of our youth. Through entertaining 
activities and with the guidance of volunteer mentors, participants 
learn the important values of independence, community, and belonging. 
Every year, the Boys & Girls Club plans a breakfast to honor a member 
or members of the community who make outstanding contributions to both 
the Boys & Girls Club and the city of Casper. This year's honorees, 
Larry and Margo Bean, are incredible champions in the Casper community 
and worthy of this special recognition.
  Growing up on farms in Iowa, Larry and Margo moved to Casper as young 
adults with a desire to help, encourage, and bring joy to those who 
crossed their paths, particularly children. Anyone who knows the couple 
knows that the care and support they show for each other equals their 
passion for philanthropy and civic engagement. Next year, the couple 
will celebrate their 50th anniversary. They will celebrate this 
milestone occasion with their children Joshua, Amber, Nathan, and 
Nicole, and grandchildren Ella, Xavier, Mia, Mars, Sullivan, Cassius, 
and Vincent--who will be born next month.
  As a couple, they are a powerhouse, yet they have significant 
individual accomplishments. As an author of four children's books, 
Margo's inspiration to write stories for children came from her father, 
Max Cronbaugh. Her father was an amazing storyteller who never failed 
to capture the imagination of children and the excitement of everyday 
life on the farm. With her experience as an elementary school teacher 
and growing up on her family's Iowa farm, Margo's books reflect her 
unique experience and the special place children have always held in 
her heart. Her continued dedication to educating children in Wyoming is 
shown by leadership efforts at the St. Anthony Tri-Parish Catholic 
School, where some of their grandchildren attend school. Additionally, 
Margo was chairman of the Wyoming Medical Center board of directors and 
ran a successful business.
  Larry is a certified public accountant and he provides valuable 
guidance and financial advice. In addition, Larry serves on the board 
of directors for several important organizations including the Martin 
Family Foundation, the Converse County Bank, and the Central Wyoming 
Counseling Center. As so many folks in Wyoming know, Larry is the 
ultimate letterwriter. His letters are individual masterpieces. In 
every letter from Larry, you see his smile and feel his friendship. 
Larry freely gives encouragement and inspiration--one letter at a time. 
Over the years, Bobbi and I have looked forward to the Bean's annual 
Christmas letter.
  Together, Larry and Margo have touched the lives of thousands of 
children and families in Wyoming through their philanthropic and 
volunteer work. At Christmastime, their ``Love in Action'' project 
collects presents for families in need. They sponsor and coordinate 
youth events in the community including The American Dream Essay 
contest, The Uprising, and the Global Leadership Summit. The Beans also 
support youth faith-based organizations such as Child Evangelism 
Fellowship and Youth for Christ. They also have been strong supporters 
of the Nicolaysen Discovery Center and the Central Wyoming Rescue 
Mission.
  Their kindness and generosity expands across the globe. Larry and 
Margo are diligently working to develop faith-based schools in Zambia 
and Haiti. These neighborhood schools will bring hope and opportunities 
to these children as well as to these communities.
  My wife, Bobbi, joins me in extending our congratulations to Larry 
and Margo Bean and thanking them for their dedication to Wyoming and 
its youth. All of us privileged to know them are blessed.

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