[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 133 (Wednesday, September 29, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1824] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] RECOGNITION OF KEITH GOLDHARDT ______ HON. MARY JO KILROY of ohio in the house of representatives Wednesday, September 29, 2010 Ms. KILROY. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Keith Goldhardt for his unwavering commitment to his family, country and neighborhood. Mr. Goldhardt passed away on September 22, 2010, but left a lasting legacy for the many people whose lives he touched. Mr. Goldhardt's lifelong dedication to serving others is evidenced by his participation in numerous community organizations, his tenure in the U.S. Coast Guard, and his loving family. Mr. Goldhardt was a stellar example of what every American should strive to be, an active and enthusiastic member of the community. Mr. Goldhardt spent his entire life in Ohio. He was born in Columbus and graduated from Pleasant View High School and Southern Ohio College. Growing up in a tight knit community instilled in Mr. Goldhardt the values of self-sacrifice and generosity, values which manifested themselves at an early age when Mr. Goldhardt joined the United States Coast Guard. Mr. Goldhardt spent six years patrolling America's water and ensuring the safety and security of our citizens. Mr. Goldhardt's time in the Coast Guard signaled the beginning of his life-long commitment to public service. Mr. Goldhardt was a member of various organizations, including the Masonic Lodge, the Columbus Garden Railway Society, Men's Auxiliary V.F.W., the American Legion, the Franklin County Board of Zoning Appeals, and the Ohio Township Association in addition to putting in 22 years as a faithful employee at National City Bank and James Lang LaSalle. Mr. Goldhardt also served four terms as a Pleasant Hill township trustee during which he more than doubled the township's Fire Department and fought hard to protect Darbydale citizens from the environmental and health threats posed by untreated raw sewage in the area. Mr. Goldhardt's stellar reputation also bespeaks of putting himself before others and untiring community activism. Mr. Goldhardt truly cared about the town he grew up in and the people he had known all of his life. He regularly volunteered at the Georgesville Fish Fry and Harrisburg Homecoming. His passion for Ohio State Football was legendary, as was his ``Buckeye Porch,'' where he would sit to watch the games every Saturday in the fall. Anyone in Pleasant View knew they could call Mr. Goldhardt at any time of day or night and he would be ready and willing to solve the caller's problem. Most importantly, Mr. Goldhardt was a devoted family man. He left behind a loving wife, Patty, two sons, Scott and Martin, and a daughter, Mendy, as well as three grandchildren, Samantha, Scott and Nathan. I am proud to join his family members in remembering and honoring Mr. Goldhardt, who was an inspiration and a beloved family member. ____________________