[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 147 (Tuesday, September 13, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E912]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  CELEBRATING MR. AND MRS. GOLDENKRANZ

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                           HON. JIMMY PANETTA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 13, 2022

  Mr. PANETTA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 70th 
wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Steve and Betty Goldenkranz. Mr. 
and Mrs. Goldenkranz exhibit strong values of family, commitment, and 
sacrifice, and their dedication to each other and to their life of 
service is well-deserving of recognition today.
  Steve and Betty Goldenkranz both hail from Brooklyn, New York and 
came of age during the Great Depression. After Mr. Goldenkranz enlisted 
in the United States Navy during the Korean War in 1951, the two 
married on September 23, 1952, and soon relocated to Newfoundland, 
Canada for a military assignment. After another relocation to Virginia 
Beach, Virginia and a tour of service, the young couple returned to 
Brooklyn, and by 1957, were parents to their three sons Michael, 
Jeffrey, and Andrew.
  After leaving the U.S. Navy, Mr. Goldenkranz worked for Lockheed 
Aircraft during the 1960s Space Race, while Mrs. Goldenkranz served 
their family as fulltime homemaker, filling the home with music and 
supporting their sons' education. Later, Mrs. Betty Goldenkranz earned 
her teaching credential, became a renowned educator, was recognized as 
the New York State Reading Teacher of the Year in 1987, and continued 
to mentor other educators through her work with Hunter University. 
After leaving Lockheed, Mr. Goldenkranz returned to higher education 
and graduated in 1974--the same year his oldest son graduated. While 
Working in the home furnishing industry until his retirement, he was an 
ardent and enthusiastic supporter of then-New York State Assembly 
member Chuck Schumer and has remained as such throughout his career in 
the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate.
  Both Steve and Betty are forces of change in their communities, 
encouraging their children and neighbors to be active in their 
community. Together, they enjoy being patrons of the arts and attending 
the opera, ballet, and theater. In 2013, Mr. and Mrs. Goldenkranz 
relocated to Aptos, California, where they continue to engage with 
their community. Now, Steve is active with the Alzheimer's Association 
in an effort to best support his wife, and both work closely with local 
political organizations and their Temple Beth El community.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues in the House of Representatives to 
join me in celebrating Mr. and Mrs. Goldenkranz as they ring in their 
70th anniversary. May they continue to honor the Central Coast and all 
who know them with their wisdom, humor, and generous spirit.

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