[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 70 (Tuesday, April 30, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E509]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 ARTHUR GEORGE BENZLE'S 100TH BIRTHDAY

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                          HON. JOE CUNNINGHAM

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 30, 2019

  Mr. CUNNINGHAM. Madam Speaker, a few weeks ago, I hit a 100-milestone 
that I thought was pretty important--my 100th day in Office. However, I 
stand here today to celebrate a slightly more important centennial 
milestone. On Friday, April 26, Hilton Head resident Arthur George 
Benzle turned 100.
  Born in Ohio, Arthur moved to New York City for his first job at UPS 
when he was only 19 years old. His rent was 15 dollars a month on his 
40 cent hourly pay, and he would ride the subway for five cents. Arthur 
worked over 30 years in a produce brokerage business, making junior 
partner and partial owner of AG Benzle & Son.
  Arthur describes meeting his wife, Martha, ``the luckiest day of his 
life'', and is dedicated to a life of travel--visiting 66 countries and 
counting. His favorite country is still the United States for its 
``freedom, beauty, and diversity''; I wholeheartedly agree with Arthur 
here.
  I want to wish a very happy 100th birthday to Arthur Benzle, and many 
more years of travel, golf, and family.

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