[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 43 (Tuesday, March 7, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E190-E191]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF ALFRED HOFFMEISTER

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                          HON. MARK DeSAULNIER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 7, 2023

  Mr. DeSAULNIER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the life and 
service of Alfred ``Al'' Hoffmeister.
  Al was born in New York and was named after former governor of New 
York, Alfred Emanuel Smith. Throughout his life, Al has exemplified his 
dedication to his community and his country. Al was a World War II 
veteran, serving in the U.S. Army Air Corps working with B-17 Flying 
Fortress--China/Burma/India Theater. Following his service, he studied 
business administration at St. John's University. He then began working 
as a metal trading manager with Kaiser Aluminum of Oakland, California 
where he met his future wife, Georgia Belle Davis.

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  Al and Georgia moved to Concord, California in 1962 to start their 
family and have lived there ever since. Al worked for Kaiser for 25 
years, retiring from the organization in 1989. In his retirement, he 
remained active and engaged with the community. He was a strong 
advocate for our community's youth, serving as a leader with the YMCA, 
on the Concord American Little League Board, and working with the Boy 
and Girl Scouts of America. Al was also dedicated to his faith and was 
an original member of St. Bonaventure Catholic Church where he served 
as an usher for many years.
  Sadly, Al passed away on December 9, 2022 at the age of 98. He is 
survived by his wife Georgia, daughter Laura, sons Stephen, Thomas, and 
Philip, sister Dorothy, and nine grandchildren, Tessa, Hannah, Trent, 
Hope, Grace, Jacqueline, Johnathan, Matthew, and Erik. He will be 
remembered for his humility, hard-working nature, and devotion to his 
family. Please join me in honoring Alfred Hoffmeister for his many 
contributions to our community.

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