[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 99 (Wednesday, May 27, 2020)]
[House]
[Page H2291]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        RUDI SCHEIDT'S INCREDIBLE LEGACY WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN

  (Mr. KUSTOFF of Tennessee asked and was given permission to address 
the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. KUSTOFF of Tennessee. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
the incredible 95 years of life of Rudi Scheidt. Although born in 
Germany and raised in San Francisco, Rudi spent most of his life in 
Memphis.
  Through Rudi and his wife, Honey's, active philanthropy and 
dedication to the arts, he touched almost every aspect of cultural life 
in the Memphis community.
  Rudi and Honey helped expand the University of Memphis Music School, 
now known as the Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music. They aided the 
Memphis Wonders Series to both evolve and prosper.
  Rudi was committed to the Jewish community, serving as President of 
Temple Israel. He remained a true leader for his synagogue.
  Tony Bennett's lyrics were wrong on this occasion, for, you see, Rudi 
Scheidt didn't leave his heart in San Francisco. Rudi left his heart in 
Memphis.
  I feel lucky to be able to call Rudi a friend. I know the city of 
Memphis and the Jewish community will feel his impact for years to 
come. Roberta and I will miss him.
  My thoughts are with his wife, Honey, as well as their children: 
Susan; Helen; Rudi, Jr.; and Elkan during this difficult time.

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