[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 163 (2017), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 15973]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                           HONORING STAN BETZ

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                          HON. J. LUIS CORREA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, October 16, 2017

  Mr. CORREA. Mr. Speaker, I would like to honor one of my 
constituents, Mr. Stan Betz, for his immense dedication serving the 
community of Santa Ana.
  Mr. Betz, who passed away on September 28, 2017 and whose life we 
will always remember was a well-known custom car builder and an Anaheim 
High School Hall of Famer who recently celebrated his 90th birthday. 
Mr. Betz grew up on an orange ranch on Lemon Street in Anaheim and was 
a member of the Anaheim High School Class of 1946. From an early age, 
Mr. Betz became interested in cars and they remained his passion 
throughout his entire life. His uncle, Dick Kraft, one of the original 
Hot Rodders who came up with many innovations during his career, was a 
great source of inspiration and encouragement for Mr. Betz. And his 
legendary skills as a master car builder and painter made him famous in 
the automotive world.
  Moreover, Mr. Betz's shop was a popular local meeting spot for all 
car enthusiasts and aficionados in the 1950's. His commitment and 
passion with automobiles and his work in the industry creating 
masterpieces continued throughout the decades. When business slowed 
down, Mr. Betz added paint products to his establishment, and his shop 
soon gained the reputation for being the best place to find a precise 
paint color.
  Mr. Betz fully embodied the value of community service in all aspects 
of his life. He was not only a pioneer in the automotive industry but 
also a skilled businessman. As an avid community advocate, he made 
valuable contributions to the local community, such as stopping by 
Anaheim High School to interact with students. Mr. Betz combined his 
passion for cars with his passion to uplift the community, and kept 
them both firmly rooted as a part of his life.
  Mr. Speaker, Mr. Betz is an example of the value found in community 
engagement. I am honored to recognize Mr. Betz for doing his part in 
bridging the gap, and thank him for the positive impact he has made on 
the Santa Ana and Orange County community.

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