[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 45 (Wednesday, March 13, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E295-E296]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      HONORING CLAUS IHLEMANN FOR RECEIVING THE TIDEWATER CHAPTER 
                           HUMANITARIAN AWARD

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                          HON. ELAINE G. LURIA

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 13, 2019

  Mrs. LURIA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor and recognize Claus 
Ihlemann on receiving the 2019 Humanitarian Award for the Tidewater 
Chapter of the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities. This is an 
amazing accomplishment.
  This award recognizes Claus' lifetime of service and commitment to 
the promotion of respect among people of diverse backgrounds. His 
commitment to Equality Virginia, the Tidewater AIDS Crisis Task Force, 
and his involvement in the Hope House Foundation are just some examples 
of his service to the community.

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  Claus' dedication to strengthening bonds among people of different 
racial, ethnic, and religious backgrounds is truly inspiring. I am 
proud to honor and recognize Claus' leadership and the role he plays in 
making our community a better place. The Tidewater Region has 
significantly benefited from his presence.

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