[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 24 (Wednesday, February 10, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E156]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





 CONGRATULATING DAN FOUST, SR. FOR HIS LIFETIME DISTINGUISHED SERVICE 
                                 AWARD

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                        HON. BLAINE LUETKEMEYER

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 10, 2016

  Mr. LUETKEMEYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a constituent of 
mine, Mr. Dan Foust, Sr. He is receiving the 2015 Lifetime 
Distinguished Service Award in the Cultural category from the Greater 
St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce.
   Mr. Foust has been a lifelong dedicated volunteer in the community. 
His membership with the St. Charles Lions Club started over twenty-
seven years ago. During his time as a member he was instrumental in 
establishing and completing the McNair Park Braille Trail. In 2001, Mr. 
Foust, branched off from the St. Charles Lions club and chartered the 
First Capitol Lions club. From his many years of service during his 
time as a Lions member, Mr. Foust has received the highest honor a 
Lions member can--the Melvin Jones Fellowship award.
   The German Chapter of the St. Charles Sister Cities has benefited 
from Mr. Foust's membership for over twenty years. His fundraising 
efforts have allowed the St. Charles Sister Cities to expand the number 
of student exchanges from two students to four. This club allows 
students from Germany and Ireland to experience life in the St. Charles 
area. Through this program students are able to foster mutual 
understanding, friendship, and goodwill through cultural, social, 
business, and educational exchanges.
   In 2011, Mr. Foust started his Chairmanship position of the St. 
Charles Oktoberfest Festival. Under his leadership, this event has 
grown to over 100,000 attendees annually. This festival brings in funds 
to various groups in the area: First Capitol Lions Club, St. Peters 
Lions Club, Lake St. Louis Lions Club, Jonesburg Lions Club, Sister 
Cities of St. Charles, the St. Charles Jaycees, and many more groups.
   Other areas that Mr. Foust has served include: a twenty-five year 
membership with the St. Charles Parks Foundation, a twenty year 
membership with the St. Charles Raccoon Conservation Club, and serving 
in local government for sixteen years. He also served as a former 
director of the St. Charles County Municipal League.
   Mr. Foust enjoys time with his wife of thirty-six years, Carla and 
his four children--Carrie, Dan Jr., Justin, and Jason. His world is 
made brighter by his 16 grandchildren and will welcome his first great-
grandchild in June of this year.
   I ask you to join me in recognizing Mr. Dan Foust, Sr. on this 
Lifetime Distinguished Service Award in the Cultural category from the 
Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce.

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