[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 181 (Thursday, November 15, 2018)]
[Senate]
[Page S7043]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   REMEMBERING DR. RICHARD GOTTFRIED

  Mr. CASEY. Mr. President, today I wish to remember Dr. Richard 
Gottfried. Richard was 1 of the 11 people who was violently killed at 
the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh's Squirrel Hill neighborhood.
  Richard Gottfried lived a full life and, in doing so, made this world 
a better place. Richard and his wife, Dr. Peg Durachko, both dentists, 
volunteered at the Catholic Charities free dental clinic, helping to 
ensure access to this vital care for all. Many of the people they 
helped were immigrants and refugees who had never been to a dentist. 
Richard, a member of the New Light Congregation, which shared space at 
Tree of Life, and Peg, a member of St. Athanasius Catholic Church, also 
helped to counsel couples preparing for marriage, wanting to aid and 
serve wherever they could.
  Richard Gottfried lived his life trying to affect positive change 
and, through that commitment and dedication, had a direct, positive 
impact on many lives, a legacy that will endure for years to come.

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