[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 155 (Wednesday, September 25, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1207]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





            CELEBRATING NORMAN WISEMAN ON HIS 80TH BIRTHDAY

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                          HON. JACKIE WALORSKI

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 25, 2019

  Mrs. WALORSKI. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Norman 
Wiseman, a great Hoosier celebrating his 80th birthday.
  Norman was born on September 25, 1939, in Ridge Farm, Illinois, as 
the youngest of three brothers. At a young age, Norman moved with his 
family to northern Indiana, where he attended Madison High School and 
fell in love with his late wife, Sonja Gall. They graduated in 1958 and 
got married a year later on Valentine's Day.
  Through a lot of hard work, dedication, and compassion for one 
another, Norman and Sonja built a beautiful life together full of love, 
laughter, and happiness. They had children, started a business, grew a 
garden every summer, and even raised honey bees. Norman has always been 
active in the community and has taught his family the cherished lessons 
of kindness, integrity, and faith.
  Though his business, Wiseman Plumbing, is Norman's passion, his 
greatest accomplishments are the positive contributions he has made to 
the lives of those around him and his family. He remained steadfast and 
committed as his business thrived, and he continues to work years after 
he closed up his shop. When he's not working, he loves connecting with 
people and spending time around the community. At church he is known as 
``Norman the Doorman,'' greeting churchgoers each Sunday.
  His wife Dee and his five children, four grandchildren, and first 
great-grandchild, David, are life's true blessings for Norman. All who 
know him are undoubtedly touched by his friendliness and spirit, and I 
am humbled to call him a friend.
  Madam Speaker, Norman Wiseman sets a profound example as a good 
father, loving grandfather, avid businessman, and caring friend. On 
behalf of 2nd District Hoosiers, I wish Norman a very happy birthday 
and many more years of continued health and happiness.

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