[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 5]
[House]
[Page 6751]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         IN MEMORY OF ED LYNCH

  (Ms. HERRERA BEUTLER asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute.)
  Ms. HERRERA BEUTLER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life a 
remarkable philanthropist, family man, businessman, and friend from 
southwest Washington who has made a lasting impact on our region. He 
passed away this week at the age of 94.
  Ed Lynch was a cornerstone of our community. Known by all as caring 
and humble, Mr. Lynch was truly a representation of a servant leader. 
He was a neighbor and a friend.
  In 1957, Ed and his wife, Dollie, moved to Washington State to make 
Vancouver their home. After serving as president of Kiewit Pacific, Ed 
dedicated the remaining years of his life to making our region, the 
region that he loved, a better place.
  During his retirement, Ed poured his heart and soul into southwest 
Washington and taught us all that transforming one's community starts 
with a servant's heart. Ed remained active and provided unmatched 
support for businesses, historic societies, civics projects, the 
Columbia Springs Foundation, the Fort Vancouver National Trust, and the 
PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center up until his last days.
  Ed's vibrant personality made him one of the most beloved individuals 
of our entire region. Whether it was something as simple as remembering 
your name or giving you a book from his collection, he did more for our 
community than almost anyone, yet he was never more than just ``one of 
us.'' I honor his memory today.

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