[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 153 (Thursday, September 13, 2018)]
[House]
[Page H8181]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING RICHARD DeVOS

  (Mr. AMASH asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. AMASH. Mr. Speaker, the west Michigan community is mourning the 
loss of Richard DeVos, a man whose spirit touched millions of lives and 
helped shape Grand Rapids into the thriving city it is today.
  Rich passed away on September 6 at the age of 92, survived by 4 
children, 16 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren. Rich follows his 
late wife, Helen DeVos, who passed away at the age of 90 in October of 
last year.
  A World War II veteran, an entrepreneur who never feared failure, 
Rich was a larger-than-life presence whose Christian faith and love for 
America were evident in all that he did.
  I greatly admired Rich, as did countless others, not just from west 
Michigan, but from around the world, for his optimistic and caring 
approach to family, friends, business, and philanthropy alike.
  Anyone who knew Rich will tell you that he was an incredibly 
charismatic, encouraging, and kind person. I was fortunate enough to 
have a personal glimpse into this legend of a man who did so much for 
the west Michigan community while his work at home and abroad was 
changing the world.
  While no one can fill the void that Rich's passing leaves, our 
community takes comfort in knowing that his legacy of generosity, 
entrepreneurship, and kindness will have a lasting impact.
  May the memory of him be eternal.

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