[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 1]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 1017]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




               IN HONOR AND REMEMBRANCE OF TED SCHLOSSMAN

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                         HON. RANDY NEUGEBAUER

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 6, 2013

  Mr. NEUGEBAUER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and remember Ted 
Schlossman, a great husband, father, and grandfather. He was an 
outstanding businessman, a volunteer in his community, and a friend of 
mine. Ted passed away unexpectedly Sunday, January 20, 2013, while 
attending a conference. I know the contributions he left us with will 
not be forgotten by his family, friends, or his community.
  I had the privilege of knowing Ted for more than 20 years and his 
dedication and service to the housing industry has truly made a 
difference. Ted was not only a strong advocate for the industry, but 
served in numerous leadership capacities. When you wanted something 
done, you wanted Ted on your team. It is fitting that Ted departed this 
earth on the way to chair a meeting.
  Ted wore many hats in the residential construction industry 
throughout his career. He did everything from serving as a supplier of 
doors and windows to building houses in both Texas and Virginia. Before 
he moved to Texas in 1983, Ted served as president of both the 
Tidewater Builders Association and the Virginia State Home Builders 
Association in Virginia. Ted was also recognized for his service to the 
industry with numerous awards. In 2011, he was inducted into the Texas 
Association of Builders Housing Hall of Honor.
  Ted lived the American Dream that so many of us strive for. He 
enjoyed a loving family and a thriving career. Ted has left a legacy 
that many people will enjoy for years to come through the homes he 
built and the lives he touched.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in extending my sincere thanks to Ted 
Schlossman, for leaving this world a better place than he found it. I 
am truly honored to recognize my friend and his accomplishments. He 
will be missed.

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