[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 43 (Monday, March 13, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E323]
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                        HONORING FRANK SCHUCHAT

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                            HON. JARED POLIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 13, 2017

  Mr. POLIS. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to pay tribute to a departed 
Colorado expert in and asset to wise trade relations.
  Frank Schuchat (``Shook-It'') sat on the U.S. Commerce Department's 
Rocky Mountain District Export Council. He provided myself and other 
members, of the Congress news and local perspective on trade policy. 
His perspective will be missed.
  A graduate in history at the University of Colorado and with a law 
degree from Georgetown, Frank was counsel in the U.S. International 
Trade Commission and a clerk on the DC Court of Appeals. After that he 
honed his legal craft in firms both in Washington and Denver. This is 
where he learned that words matter in trade relations.
  An eager globe trotter, Frank developed respect and admiration for 
citizens abroad. He was a kind and friendly traveler, a global mensch.
  With that attitude, in 1997 he was named as honorary counsel to 
Belgium. Through that position he facilitated a greater understanding 
of trans-Atlantic partnerships and, most importantly, crafted beer. He 
did his best to enlighten beer brewers and consumers.
  But Frank was at his personal best as a successful stand-up comic. 
Fluent in Dutch, he could deliver political satire in two languages. He 
knew that words matter here too.
  Even in his memorial he shows his true colors, asking that donations 
be sent to the Southern Poverty Law Center.
  In short, Frank Schuchat displayed deep intellect, a conscience for 
others.

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