[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 148 (Friday, August 21, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E774]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 REMEMBERING AND HONORING PAUL OSTERMAN

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                     HON. EARL L. ``BUDDY'' CARTER

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, August 21, 2020

  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today in remembrance of 
Paul Osterman of Savannah, Georgia, who passed away at the age of 58.
  Paul was born in Utica, New York, and earned his Bachelor's and 
Master's degrees in music. He earned a degree in computer science from 
SUNY IT, Utica, as well.
  After school, he went on to work for General Electric, Utica, and the 
United States Air Force Research Lab.
  Music was the epicenter of Paul's life starting from a young age when 
he took his first music lessons.
  He brought joy, inspiration, and peace to everyone he performed for 
with his exceptional gift in playing the piano and organ.
  Paul was extremely dedicated to local and professional theatre 
groups, and even worked briefly in New York City where he worked with 
renowned musicians like Gene Simmons.
  He was also dedicated to serving the church as an organist for both 
the United Methodist Church in New Hartford, New York, and Wesley Oaks 
Methodist Church in Savannah.
  Paul met his lovely wife, Jacquelin Jones, through theatre, and they 
ran the Hartford Players Youth Theatre in Utica for many years.
  He was known for his encouragement of others, countless wry jokes, 
his love of crossword puzzles, and his optimistic view and love of 
life.
  Paul was a family man and loved his family deeply. Although he is not 
with us any longer, his light will continue to shine.

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