[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 154 (Friday, September 19, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E884]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING MR. SYD LOOMIS

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                          HON. VICTORIA SPARTZ

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 19, 2025

  Mrs. SPARTZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the remarkable career 
and retirement of Mr. Syd Loomis, a lifelong Hoosier, dedicated 
professional, and beloved member of the Noblesville community.
  Born in Waukegan, Illinois, to Joseph ``Jay'' and Marlene ``Mitzi'' 
Loomis, Syd grew up with strong family values that would guide him 
throughout his life. A 1978 graduate of Noblesville High School, he 
married his wife Jeanine in 1982, and together they raised three 
wonderful children--Caryn, Amy, and Spencer. Today, Syd is the proud 
grandfather of four granddaughters, who bring him great joy and who 
affectionately know him as a devoted supporter of their softball games, 
dance recitals, and family traditions.
  Syd's career in banking has spanned over 45 years. Beginning in 1980 
as a teller at American National Bank, he went on to serve with 
AmeriTrust, Society, Key Bank, Metro, First Indiana, First National, 
BMO Harris, and, for the past 15 years to the day, The Farmers Bank, 
where he served as Assistant Vice President and Branch Manager. Syd was 
not just a banker, he was a mentor to young professionals, a trusted 
advisor to countless customers, and a friendly face who treated 
everyone like family. His service was recognized with numerous honors, 
including induction into the Indiana Bankers Association's 40-Year 
Banker Club, the Community Pride Award in 2011, and the Keep 
Noblesville Beautiful Award in 2013.
  Beyond his professional career, Syd has always given generously of 
his time and talents to his community. He has served on the boards of 
the Noblesville Chamber of Commerce, the Shepherd Center of Hamilton 
County, and the Hamilton Heights Youth Assistance Program. He is also 
well known for his love of the arts, beginning community theatre in 
1998 and performing in beloved roles such as George Bailey in It's a 
Wonderful Life, Daddy Warbucks in Annie, and the Tin Man in The Wizard 
of Oz. His performances earned several Encore Awards and brought joy to 
audiences across Hamilton County. Syd also shared his love of music in 
the choir of First Presbyterian Church, where his faith and voice have 
lifted others for decades.
  Syd is affectionately known by many as the ``unofficial mayor of 
Noblesville,'' a fitting title for a man who never met a stranger and 
always left a lasting impression. I am personally grateful to have 
worked alongside Syd, who was my boss when I was a bank teller. His 
kindness, humility, and encouragement left a deep impression on me, as 
I know they have on so many others.
  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of Indiana's 5th Congressional District, I 
wish to extend my sincere appreciation to Mr. Loomis for his many years 
of dedicated service as a community leader and as a true community 
banker, the kind of which we need more.

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