[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 20]
[Senate]
[Page 29737]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                   TRIBUTE TO HENRY VOGT HEUSER, SR.

 Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, I rise today to pay tribute to a 
dear friend, a successful businessman, and community leader, the late 
Henry Heuser, Sr. I also would like to extend my condolences to his two 
sons, Henry, Jr. and Marshall.
  Henry has made it easy for us to remember him--leaving behind an 
impressive list of accomplishments that most people only hope to 
achieve in their lifetime. Henry will be remembered for many different 
reasons, not least of which is his generosity to the Louisville 
community. Henry gave much of his time, energy and monetary resources 
to benefit others. Aware that he had resources which not everyone was 
privileged to have, he shared his wealth both of knowledge and of money 
with the city over his lifetime. Henry often gave to charity and 
community groups that needed support, including a recent $1 million 
donation to the Louisville Deaf Oral School for a much-needed expansion 
project. He made the donation in memory of his late wife, Edith, who 
volunteered for and supported the school for many years.
  Henry also will be remembered as a dedicated civic leader for 
Louisville--Henry had a heart for the city of Louisville, and a vision 
for its bright future. Henry was a founder of Leadership Louisville, a 
group of community leaders that were committed to making a difference 
in the city. Henry also was very involved in the religious community of 
Louisville, and even led the effort to bring the Presbyterian Church's 
headquarters to the city several years ago. Another of the legacies 
Henry leaves behind is that of ``The Derby Clock,'' as it has come to 
be known. Henry was an integral part of the planning and design for the 
clock, and I know I will think of him when I see it repaired, 
reassembled, and prominently displayed in our city.
  Henry also will be remembered for his success in business, with the 
Henry Vogt Machine Company and his more recent enterprises, Unistar and 
Equisource. Henry's sharp mind and innate common sense clearly served 
him in the business world and in the community.
  I am certain that the legacy of excellence that Henry Heuser, Sr. has 
left will continue on, and will encourage and inspire others. Hopefully 
it will be a comfort to the family and friends he leaves behind to know 
that his efforts to better the community will be felt for years to 
come. On behalf of myself and my colleagues, I offer my deepest 
condolences to Henry's loved ones, and express my gratitude for all he 
contributed to Jefferson County, the State of Kentucky, and to our 
great nation.

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