Congressional Record, Extensions of Remarks — March 2, 2021, E190
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This is E190 of the Congressional Record, Extensions of Remarks, March 2, 2021, with interleaved columns. Mr. Wittman supports designating the week of March 28, 2021, through April 3, 2021, as National Small Business Workplace Solutions Week, noting the industry's gratitude for PPP loans while recovery is still slow. Other extensions congratulate the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled on its 90th anniversary, honor Adam Politzer on his retirement as city manager of Sausalito, and recognize Linda Eidinger of Fort Lauderdale. Mr. Ryan honors the life of Bonnie L. Pittman of Ohio, who passed away at the age of 82.
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E190 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 2, 2021
central role local libraries play in connecting IN RECOGNITION OF NATIONAL many lives and hearts. Bonnie was a member
constituents across our entire country to its SMALL BUSINESS WORKPLACE of the First Christian Church and enjoyed trav-
collection. In my own state, NLS and the Illi- SOLUTIONS WEEK eling. Most of all, she was a people person
nois State Library Talking Book and Braille who loved her family and friends.
Service provide service to nearly 10,000 indi- HON. ROBERT J. WITTMAN Bonnie is survived by her husband, John, as
viduals and institutions in Illinois. This includes OF VIRGINIA well as her children Sue (Patrick) Pittman,
more than 1,000 individual patrons and institu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Laurie J. Pittman, Jamie (Keith) Fletcher, John
tions in my district. (Vicki) Pittman Jr., Roger (Gail) Pittman, her
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Madam Speaker, the National Library Serv- five grandchildren, three great-grandchildren,
Mr. WITTMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise
ice for the Blind and Print Disabled is one of her sisters Blanche Hart and Betty Bell, her
today in support of designating the week of
those magical programs that exemplify the sister-in-law Jill Chambers, along with many
March 28, 2021, through April 3, 2021, as Na-
good our government can do for all Ameri- nieces, nephews, and countless friends who
tional Small Business Workplace Solutions
cans, especially our sisters and brothers with she considered family. She was preceded in
Week. While small businesses are always de-
disabilities. Today, I give them my congratula- death by her parents and her brother Floyd
serving of our support and recognition, this is
tions on their 90th anniversary, my apprecia- ‘‘Butch’’ Chambers, Jr.
particularly true during the current COVID–19
tion of their commitment to access and lit- I am proud to be friends with Bonnie’s
pandemic.
eracy, and my thanks for all they do. The workplace solutions industry is com- daughter, Judge Laurie Pittman. My deepest
prised of small businesses across all 50 condolences go out to Judge Pittman, Bon-
f states. During the COVID–19 pandemic, the nie’s entire family, and to all whose lives she
Department of Homeland Security deemed touched.
HONORING ADAM POLITZER
workplace solutions businesses essential as
they assisted hospitals, nursing homes, f
schools, law enforcement, and local govern-
HON. JARED HUFFMAN ments. Additionally, the workplace solutions in- RECOGNIZING LINDA EIDINGER
OF CALIFORNIA dustry provided critical support to businesses AND HER SERVICE TO THE FORT
which were forced to move from in-person of- LAUDERDALE COMMUNITY
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
fice to home offices. The industry’s work with
Tuesday, March 2, 2021 both the public and private sectors proved to
be crucial. HON. THEODORE E. DEUTCH
Mr. HUFFMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise Like other small businesses, the workplace OF FLORIDA
today in recognition of Adam Politzer upon his solutions industry has struggled over the
retirement from a distinguished 20 year career course of the pandemic. The industry is grate- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
in service to the City of Sausalito. ful for PPP loans and the other federal assist-
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Adam was born and raised in Sausalito, and ance it has received, but recovery is still slow.
he graduated from Tamalpais High School. Many small businesses face the prospect of Mr. DEUTCH. Madam Speaker, today I rise
His career in local government began in 1987 closing their doors for good unless the eco- to honor Linda Eidinger for her years of dedi-
as a recreation manager in Palo Alto. He later nomic picture continues to improve. Times cated service to the South Florida community.
joined the City of Sausalito in 2000 as a parks have been tough for small businesses, but we After twenty years as a union officer in Pitts-
and recreation director and quickly moved up can finally see a bright future beginning to burgh, Pennsylvania, Linda moved to South
the ranks to become the City’s chief adminis- peak over the horizon. The Congressional Florida where she has lived a life of commu-
trator. Upon his retirement Adam was the Budget Office projects over 4 percent GDP nity service and activism. Linda is a proud
longest serving City Manager for Sausalito. growth this year. In other words, our economy mother and grandmother, and her roots in
is ready to come roaring back as soon as we union work inspired her to continue to fight on
During his tenure with the City Adam pro- beat the pandemic. behalf of working families everywhere.
duced substantial improvements to the quality Therefore, Madam Speaker, I ask that you
of life for the City’s residents and visitors. rise with me in support of the workplace solu- As president and an active member of many
Among his numerous achievements, Adam tions industry. The resolution to designate civic organizations, Linda engaged her com-
successfully led efforts to revitalize Robin March 28, 2021 through April 3, 2021, as Na- munity and brought people together to ad-
Sweeney Park, Dunphy Park, Martin Luther tional Small Business Workplace Solutions vance noble causes. As a leader in the Amer-
King Jr. Park, and Southview Park; oversaw Week is a signal of support for this recovering ican Association of University Women and the
the consolidation of the Sausalito Fire Depart- industry and small businesses across the Organization for Rehabilitation through Train-
ment with the Southern Marin Fire District; and United States. Finally, I want to thank Amer- ing, Linda was a strong believer in the power
managed development projects for new public ica’s small businesses for their dedication and of education and worked to ensure that every-
safety buildings. Adam was also valued by the sacrifice during the COVID–19 pandemic, and one has access to an education to enable
city council and staff for his skilled steward- I wish them God’s blessings as they continue them to succeed in life.
ship of taxpayer dollars and helping the City to serve the American people. Linda was also president of the Fort Lauder-
maintain financial stability throughout eco- f dale Democrats By The Sea Club where she
nomic challenges including the COVID–19 fought for working families and other causes
pandemic. REMEMBERING BONNIE L. while making simple meetings enjoyable and
PITTMAN memorable. Linda was an excellent moderator
Over the years Adam became a strong
mentor for the next generation of municipal and brought a wide range of thoughtful speak-
leaders, launching the Southern Marin Man- HON. TIM RYAN ers to various events and meetings. Environ-
agement Academy to help train aspiring public OF OHIO mental stewardship is also an important cause
servants. Adam is well-known by Sausalito IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to Linda, who participated in and organized
and Marin County residents, business owners, events such as recycling drives, beach clean-
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
and colleagues for his thoughtful leadership ups, and other activities to protect the local
Mr. RYAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to environment.
and willingness to thoroughly explore and pur- honor the life of Bonnie L. Pittman, of Ra-
sue the best solutions to complex problems. venna, Ohio, who passed away on February Linda has been a selfless, dedicated, and
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Adam’s commitment to the community of 16, 2021 at the age of 82. positive member of her family and her commu-
Sausalito has been, and will continue to be, Bonnie was born January 2, 1939, in nity, fighting for important causes like edu-
productive and enduring. Madam Speaker, I Gassville, Arkansas, to parents Floyd and cation, environmental protection, and so many
respectfully ask that you join me in expressing Florence (McFarlan) Chambers. She married others.
gratitude to Adam for his extensive public the love of her life, John, on February 15, Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join
service and extending to him congratulations 1958. me in recognizing Linda Eidinger, and her
on his retirement and best wishes on his next Mrs. Pittman managed Tucaway Lake service to Fort Lauderdale and Florida’s 22nd
endeavors. Campground with John, where she touched Congressional District.
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