[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 147 (Tuesday, November 29, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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[Congressional Record: November 29, 1994]
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                         TRIBUTE TO DALE BOLLE

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                          HON. THOMAS E. PETRI

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 29, 1994

  Mr. PETRI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the accomplishments 
of a leader in my home State of Wisconsin, State representative Dale 
Bolle.
  In 1982, Representative Bolle was elected to the Wisconsin State 
Assembly to represent parts of Manitowoc and Brown Counties. In the six 
terms that Dale has served in the assembly, he has established a 
reputation as a trustworthy public servant for the 2d district and a 
tireless advocate for our State's veterans.
  Dale graduated from Manitowoc Lincoln High School in 1941. During 
World War II, the Manitowoc County native enlisted in the Army and 
later returned to service during the Korean conflict. Dale continued to 
serve his country in the Army Reserves and after 23 years of service he 
attained the rank of captain.
  Dale and his wife Ethelyn were married in 1946. They have raised two 
sons and have three grandchildren. After serving in two major wars, 
Dale began working as a truck driver, and in 1961, he purchased his own 
trucking company. He retired from the business in 1980.
  Dale served on the Manitowoc County Board from 1970 to 1980 and was 
chairman from 1976 to 1978. He was a member of the Bay-Lake Regional 
Planning Commission, the Wisconsin County Boards Association, the 
Wisconsin Counties Utility Tax Association, and the chamber of 
commerce. He is an active member of the St. Augustin Church in Reif 
Mills, the Two Rivers Elks Club, the Master Builders Association, the 
Disabled American Veterans, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Recently, 
Dale was honored by the Manitowoc County United Veterans Council for 
his commitment to veterans issues.
  During his career in the State assembly, he served on numerous 
legislative committees including excise and fees, highways, government 
operations and corrections, and urban and local affairs. He was the 
first chairman of the assembly's committee on aging and also served on 
the judiciary, economic development, local affairs and small business 
committees.
  In 1987, he took over the chairmanship of the assembly committee on 
veterans and military affairs and held that position longer than any 
other legislator. As chairman, he was a strong advocate for the State's 
500,000 veterans and members of the military. His efforts helped aid 
homeless veterans, women veterans, and those who were unemployed or in 
need of health care.
  Dale always maintained that democracy was the best form of 
government, even if the legislative process was not as fast as the 
public would like. He possessed the gift of cooperation and knew the 
art of compromise. Dale's dedication to his family, his country and his 
community has never wavered.
  I commend Dale Bolle's record of public service to my colleagues, and 
ask them the join me in recognizing his accomplishments as he retires 
from the Wisconsin State Legislature.

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