Congressional Record — House, H2427 (May 18, 2021)
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A page of the Congressional Record — House, H2427, dated May 18, 2021, carrying the end of a tribute to a Memphis lawyer and civic leader named Arnold and a run of five-minute speeches. Mr. Rodney Davis of Illinois honors Champaign firefighter Trevor Herderhorst, who died April 25, Davis’s wife’s grandmother Mary Alice Workman, and Dr. Larry Dietz, the 19th president of Illinois State University, retiring June 30 after a 50-year academic career. Davis also recognizes Knight’s Action Park in Springfield, Illinois, celebrating 91 years in business; its owners credit the Paycheck Protection Program for allowing them to survive 2020 and keep jobs for 200 seasonal workers and 10 permanent staff. Mr. Smucker of Pennsylvania pays tribute to Frank Fryburg, a Navy veteran and Manheim Township commissioner who died at the age of 94, and begins thanks to Alex Munro.
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May 18, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2427
This was a huge accomplishment for other grandchildren, Randy, Kelly, nois State’s 19th president. Prior to
Memphis, as it brought great economic Curt, Ric; and the rest of her great- coming to ISU, he served as Vice Chan-
development and unity to the commu- grandchildren, Trenee, Ryan, Ross, cellor of Student Affairs at Southern
nity. Connor, Sydney, Grace, and Payton. Illinois University Carbondale, and he
During its construction, Arnold’s Mary Alice, may you rest in peace. held various other leadership positions
mantra was to build the facility on HONORING TREVOR HERDERHORST at the University of Missouri and Iowa
time and on budget. Indeed, the Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. State University.
FedExForum was built in 3 years and Speaker, I rise today to honor Trevor President Dietz’s passion for higher
on budget. Herderhorst of Highland, Illinois, who education has taken an already highly
Most importantly, Arnold was a dedi- esteemed ISU to new heights. With his
died on April 25 after a courageous
cated member of the Memphis Jewish leadership, the university is contin-
fight with cancer.
community and was devoted to his ually ranked among the top in the Na-
Trevor began his dream of becoming
faith. He served as the 45th president of tion for high graduation and retention
a firefighter in 2005 with the Cahokia
Temple Israel in Memphis, from 2006– rates and low student loan default
Volunteer Fire Department. Later, he rates. He leaves ISU on a footing that
2009. graduated from SIUC with a degree in
Arnold was passionate in his advo- is full of potential.
fire service management, and went on I have had the pleasure of working
cacy for Israel. In 1983, he and his wife, to serve as a Granite City firefighter. with Larry since he became president.
Mary Lynn, were two of the founding In 2018, Trevor started his dream job A personal testament I have to his suc-
members of the AIPAC chapter in with the City of Champaign Fire De- cess is the fact that all three of my
Memphis. Arnold was devoted to edu- partment in its Operations Division. children attend Illinois State Univer-
cating people on the importance of a Trevor loved being a firefighter and sity, the institution he leads.
strong U.S.-Israel relationship. was a proud professional, always striv- Congratulations on your retirement,
Ultimately, Arnold was not only a ing to hone his skills to save lives. Mr. President.
gifted lawyer; he was a true civic giant, Those who knew Trevor will remem- f
a fierce advocate, a faithful individual, ber him for his inspirational positivity
and a loving family man. He worked and his passion for making the world PAYING TRIBUTE TO FRANK
tirelessly to make Memphis a better around him a better place and his love FRYBURG
place for all to live. for baseball. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The
His two daughters, Stephanie and My prayers are with Trevor’s wife, Chair recognizes the gentleman from
Laurie; and his two sons-in-law, Jeff Tiffany; his children, Chase and Olivia; Pennsylvania (Mr. SMUCKER) for 5 min-
and Jonathan, who he saw more as and all his friends and family spread utes.
sons, said that their dad followed four throughout the communities he made Mr. SMUCKER. Mr. Speaker, I rise
pillars that he adopted from one of his better with his presence. He will truly today to honor and to pay tribute to a
mentors: Family, faith, profes- be missed. community leader, a veteran, and a
sionalism, and community. RECOGNIZING KNIGHT’S ACTION PARK
vocal advocate, Mr. Frank Fryburg,
Roberta and I extend our deepest who passed away last week at the age
Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. of 94.
sympathies to Mary Lynn, his loving
Speaker, I rise today to recognize Those of us who had the pleasure to
wife of 55 years; their daughters,
Knight’s Action Park in Springfield, Il- know Frank know that he lived a life
Stephanie and Laurie; his sons-in-law,
linois, which is celebrating 91 years of of service to others. Frank joined the
Jeff and Jonathan; his six grand-
business this year. Navy in 1944 as an electronic techni-
children, and the rest of his family and
It was founded in 1930 as a golf driv- cian, and went on to serve 20 years in
friends.
ing range by George Knight, Sr., after the Navy Reserves. Frank was a grad-
May his memory be a blessing.
he spent a few years touring the coun- uate of Penn State University, earning
f try as the caddy for four-time U.S. his bachelor’s degree in physics on the
HONORING MARY ALICE WORKMAN Open champion Willie Anderson. GI Bill. He later earned his MBA from
The SPEAKER pro tempore. The George Knight, Jr., and his wife, Au- the University of Pennsylvania’s Whar-
Chair recognizes the gentleman from drey, started an archery range in 1951, ton School.
Illinois (Mr. RODNEY DAVIS) for 5 min- and later opened the family entertain- Frank served his community for a
utes. ment center. Knight’s Action Park decade as a commissioner in Manheim
Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. spans 60 acres and three generations of Township in Lancaster County. He was
Speaker, I rise today to honor my the Knight family. Over the years, it an active member of his church, a na-
wife’s grandmother, Mary Alice Work- has added a water park, pub, and drive- tional leader of his chosen fraternity,
man, who, sadly, passed away in late in theater. and worked to support countless com-
January at the age of 98. Like many businesses that rely on munity organizations over the years.
large attendance, they faced challenges With Frank, you always knew where
Mary Alice was born in Decatur. She
amidst the coronavirus pandemic. They you stood. He always shared his opin-
married her husband, Richard, in 1941.
credit the Paycheck Protection Pro- ions with you, and they were very well-
She was a member of the First United
gram for allowing them to survive 2020, thought out. He was recently recog-
Methodist Church in Assumption, Illi- nized as one of the most prolific letter
nois. so they can continue to provide jobs for
200 seasonal workers, 10 permanent writers to the editor in the local news-
Mary Alice will be remembered for paper.
her kindheartedness, for the love of her staff, and family fun for me, my fam-
ily, and my constituents. Hopefully, Frank Fryburg was a man of excep-
large family, and for living life to the tional character, of boundless energy
fullest. they will be able to fully reopen soon.
Again, congratulations to the and determination, a true servant lead-
Mary Alice is now resting peacefully er, and a community advocate.
with her husband, Richard; and her fa- Knights on their 91st anniversary, and
Frank is survived by his 6 children,
vorite dog, Leo. I wish them all the best in the years to 13 grandchildren, and 20 great-grand-
It is a sad loss for our family and ev- come. children.
eryone who had the pleasure of getting RECOGNIZING DR. LARRY DIETZ We will miss him. We wish those who
to know her. It is always difficult say- Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. are grieving, comfort. We give thanks
ing good-bye to someone we love and Speaker, I rise today to recognize my for the opportunity to know Frank,
appreciate, especially when you friend, Dr. Larry Dietz, the 19th presi- who positively impacted so many peo-
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couldn’t see them in person before they dent of Illinois State University, who ple during his 94 years.
passed. will retire on June 30 after a remark- THANKING ALEX MUNRO
Shannon, Toryn, Griffin, Clark, and I able 50-year academic career. Mr. SMUCKER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to
send our thoughts and prayers to her Dr. Dietz began his career at ISU in give thanks to someone who has posi-
children, Kenneth, Kathleen, and 2011 as the Vice President for Student tively impacted the lives of a genera-
Nancy; and their families; and her Affairs. In 2014, he was appointed Illi- tion of students and untold generations
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