[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 20 (Thursday, January 30, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E111]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





   IN RECOGNITION OF MR. TERRY GEILING UPON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE 
                        AMERICAN GOLD STAR MANOR

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                         HON. ALAN S. LOWENTHAL

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 30, 2020

  Mr. LOWENTHAL. Madam Speaker, I want to recognize the leadership and 
accomplishments of Mr. Terry Geiling, who has, after 12 years serving 
as President and CEO of the American Gold Star Manor, announced his 
retirement.
   Located in Long Beach, California, the Gold Star Manor is a one-of-
a-kind 25-acre retirement community providing affordable housing for 
400 Gold Star Mothers, fathers, veterans, and other eligible seniors.
   During Mr. Geiling's leadership tenure, he oversaw a major expansion 
and renovation of the facility, marshalling the resources of state, 
federal, county, and city agencies through his tireless efforts.
   He showed unparalleled determination in building important 
partnerships and developing the necessary financial plans to ensure the 
completion of the $55 million rehabilitation project. By the completion 
of the work, Mr. Geiling had built the Gold Star Manor into a 
nationally recognized housing facility for veterans and their families.
   In the midst of the Gold Star Manor rehabilitation project, Mr. 
Geiling also played a key role in the development and construction of a 
Fisher House at the Tibor Rubin Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Long 
Beach.
   While his leadership at American Gold Star Manor will be dearly 
missed, he will continue to support the organization as a consultant 
for another major expansion project that will develop 150 additional 
housing units at the manor.
   Mr. Geiling is a pillar of the Long Beach community, a tireless 
advocate for our veterans and their families, and his name is 
synonymous with honorable public service.
   I want to offer my deepest appreciation to Mr. Geiling for his 
service to our country, his dedication to our veterans and their 
families, and his deep commitment to the Long Beach community.
   I wish him the very best of luck in future.

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