[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 24]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 32649-32650]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                  IN HONOR OF MR. MARVIN N. SCHOENHALS

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                         HON. MICHAEL N. CASTLE

                              of delaware

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 16, 2009

  Mr. CASTLE. Madam Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I rise 
today to pay tribute to Mr. Marvin N. Schoenhals, former Chairman of 
the Wilmington Savings Fund Society (WSFS). Mr. Schoenhals, through his 
leadership, hard work and dedication, has accomplished a great deal for 
the state of Delaware, and I am honored to recognize him for his 
achievements, both personal and professional.
  Skip joined WSFS in 1990 as President and Chief Executive Officer of 
both WSFS Financial Corporation and its principal subsidiary, 
Wilmington Savings Fund Society, located in Wilmington, Delaware. He 
was named Chairman in 1992 and served in this capacity until November 
1, 2009, when Skip assumed the role of non-employee director. Skip's 
nearly 20 years as WSFS Chairman are marked by many noteworthy 
accomplishments; during his tenure, Skip led the $3.6 billion financial 
services company to world class service levels and significantly 
increased shareholder value.
  But Skip's impact on others is not limited solely to his professional 
career. He is a role model for others and is actively involved in his 
community, lending his knowledge and expertise to worthy causes and 
organizations. Skip is Chairman of Vision 2015, a coalition of Delaware 
leaders working towards making Delaware's public education the best in 
the world. He serves on, and from 2003 to 2004 was Chairman of, the 
Board of Directors of the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce and is 
also a member of the Delaware Business Roundtable, Chairman of its 
Education Committee, and a Trustee, and former Chairman, of the 
Delaware Public Policy Institute.
  A cause very dear to Skip's heart is the Sunday Breakfast Mission, 
our state's largest shelter and rehabilitation facility. Each fall, 
WSFS partners with the Sunday Breakfast Mission to sponsor the Great 
Thanksgiving Food Drive, and, as Chairman of the Mission, Skip 
spearheads the effort, working diligently on behalf of his fellow 
Delawareans. With Skip's direct involvement in this initiative, the 
drive has experienced exponential growth, collecting a total of 37 tons 
of food for 2008. In 2009, Skip was awarded the Delaware State 
Chamber's Josiah Marvel Cup. This distinguished award is given annually 
in recognition of outstanding contributions made to the state, 
community and society; I applaud the Chamber's selection of Skip for 
this recognition and can say without hesitation that the honor which 
has been bestowed upon him is one he most truly deserves.
  Skip's career in the financial industry has been nothing short of 
exemplary, and anyone that knows Skip knows that he is, and no doubt 
will remain, very active in his many professional, business, community, 
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 organizations. Moreover, Skip is truly a great guy--dedicated to his 
wife, Linda, and to his church. Today, I commend Mr. Marvin N. 
Schoenhals for the service which he has rendered our state as not only 
Chairman of WSFS, but as a caring and devoted member of our society. In 
recognition of his tireless dedication and immeasurable contributions, 
I thank Skip and offer my best wishes on this momentous occasion.

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