[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 140 (Wednesday, October 2, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Page S12197]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    CONGRATULATIONS TO BILL SCHIMMEL

 Mr. WELLSTONE. Mr. President, I rise to pay tribute to William 
(Bill) H. Schimmel, an individual who has served the State of Minnesota 
for 51 years with dedication and distinction.
  In December 1996 Bill will retire as a Nicolett County Commissioner. 
He ran for county commissioner in 1980, winning five straight 
elections. During his time on the board he made many contributions to 
his community and to his State.
  Many contributions have been made to his community during his terms 
as a county commissioner. They include bringing the computer age to the 
local courthouse and library. The building of a new jail which will be 
paid for next year, and expanding the park system and improving the 
highways.
  For 33 years Bill taught high school government and civics to 
students at Mankato High and Mankato West. Bill is a firm believer in 
the good of government, and feels that it is the public's 
responsibility not to take our democracy for granted. And, he practices 
what he preaches. You participate in a democracy by voting, by keeping 
informed, and in Bill's case, running for office in order to make 
things change.
  His public service has also included 2 years in the U.S. Armed Forces 
in the U.S. Army. Throughout his life, Bill's career has been 
interspersed with athletic coaching, baseball umpiring and police 
reserve and civil defense work, as well as dedicated church and 
community service.
  I commend Bill Schimmel on his many contributions over the years, and 
join with his family, friends, and colleagues in extending my warmest 
wishes for a well deserved retirement. Indefagitable, Bill will 
continue to remain active in the community he loves.
  Congratulations Bill, you're an inspiration.

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