[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 7 (Tuesday, January 11, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E25]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           REMEMBERING ALASKAN PHILANTHROPIST EDWARD RASMUSON

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                             HON. DON YOUNG

                               of alaska

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 11, 2022

  Mr. YOUNG. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of my friend 
and great Alaskan, Edward Rasmuson, a philanthropist and founder of The 
Rasmuson Foundation. Ed passed away on January 4, 2022, at the age of 
81. I offer my deepest condolences to his family and loved ones, as 
well as those whose lives he impacted across his lifetime who are 
thinking of him now.
  Ed Rasmuson was a man of many accomplishments. Everything Ed sought 
to accomplish in his lifetime he did. Throughout his life Ed gained 
much more than the monetary wealth from good business and financial 
investment; he sought to help others and influence our state. I'm proud 
to have worked with him closely over the years, but I am even prouder 
to have called him my friend.
  The works of Ed and his family will continue through the foundation 
his family created, in efforts to help Alaskans reach their full 
potential. This philosophy and thought of living beyond oneself and 
giving without an expectation of anything in return sets the precedent 
for living a philanthropical lifestyle. I could not be more grateful 
for the giving heart of this man and his family towards the people of 
Alaska.
  The Rasmuson Foundation provides funding towards combatting 
homelessness, improving health care, the arts, community development, 
ending domestic violence, preventing child abuse, and helping seniors. 
Although he may no longer be with us, his work and the work of the 
Rasmuson Foundation will continue to support and inspire future 
Alaskans for generations to come.
  Ed dedicated his life to Alaska and the people who call the Last 
Frontier home. We honor his legacy and mourn his loss alongside his 
family. Please join me in keeping the Rasmuson family in your prayers.

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