[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 186 (Monday, November 20, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2223]
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                         TRIBUTE TO KEN HEITZKE

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                         HON. CHRISTOPHER SHAYS

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, November 20, 1995

  Mr. SHAYS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to call your attention to a 
constituent of mine, Ken Heitzke, who has served the State of 
Connecticut and the town of Monroe for almost two decades as an elected 
official. He is retiring this year from first selectman of Monroe after 
three terms.
  Ken was awarded a bachelor of science degree from the U.S. Military 
Academy at West Point in 1953, a master of science degree from the 
University of Illinois in 1958, and a master of military arts and 
science degree from the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College in 
1965.
  He served our country for 24 years in the U.S. Army and retired with 
the rank of colonel. A decorated military and combat leader, Ken served 
in Korea, Vietnam, and with the Joint Chiefs of Staff. He has received 
the Distinguished Flying Cross, Legion of Merit with oak leaf cluster, 
Bronze Star with oak leaf cluster and five air medals.
  For the town of Monroe, Ken served as chief elected official and 
chairman of the Monroe Town Council for 8 years. In 1989, Ken was 
elected first selectman under Monroes' new form of government. He was 
reelected in 1991 and 1993. He also served as president of the 
Connecticut Conference of Municipalities.
  Ken's tireless dedication and support of Monroe have made this town 
such a wonderful place to live and work. He has unselfishly given his 
time and energy to the community and to our country.
  Ken Heitzke is a special man to Monroe and its citizens and he will 
always be a valued member of the community. I am proud to know him, 
have him as a constituent, and call him a friend. I would like to 
salute Ken on his good work and I wish him the best for future success.

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