[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 151 (Friday, October 16, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1478]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 REMEMBERING THE LIFE OF SUE ANN WUEST

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                           HON. MARCY KAPTUR

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 16, 2015

  Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to remember the life of Sue Ann 
Wuest; a friend, an intellectual, and a valued member of our Toledo 
community.
  Sue was born in Oregon, Ohio on July 31, 1956 to Joan and Howard 
Wuest. She was a graduate of Cardinal Stritch High School and earned 
her bachelor's degree from the University of Toledo.
  Sue went on to serve as the assistant director of the Urban Affairs 
Center at the University of Toledo for many years, where she worked to 
address challenges and find solutions in urban and regional 
development.
  Her interest in her community led her to serve as a Member of the 
Toledo Planning Commission, where she helped to guide land-use 
decisions to create a better community life and economic opportunity 
for Toledo residents. During her time on the Toledo Planning 
Commission, the Commission voted unanimously to allow the Toledo Museum 
of Art to begin construction of its $25 million Center for Glass museum 
building, of which she had said: ``We have to demonstrate courage to 
build buildings that make a statement for our time.''
  Sue was an active resident of the historic Old West End neighborhood, 
where she often threw parties to celebrate the Old West End Festival. 
Her commitment to her community did not end there; she thrived on 
mentoring public officials and young professionals.
  In her spare time, she was an artist, drawing, making beaded jewelry 
and hand painted silk scarves, among other things. Sue also enjoyed 
cooking for others.
  It seems as if Sue's hallmark was to bring people together: among her 
family and friends, bring them together to celebrate a holiday or just 
to enjoy a dinner; at her work, where she sought out solutions with 
others to address the needs of the region; and in her community, where 
she dedicated her life to making the Toledo area a better place for all 
of us to live.
  Sue will be remembered lovingly by her parents, Joan and Howard Wuest 
and her sisters, Ann Simpkins and Amy Roman; and her brothers-in-law, 
nieces and nephews, and her many friends. We offer them our prayers and 
hope that they find comfort in the wonderful memories of our dear 
friend, Sue, who will be remembered with affection and gratitude for 
her probing intellect, kind heart, and utter dedication to advancing 
Toledo as a community, its people and its institutions.