[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 54 (Tuesday, April 20, 1999)]
[Senate]
[Pages S3947-S3948]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO JAMES P. SCHUETTE

 Mr. KOHL. Mr. President, I rise today to honor Outagamie 
County Executive James P. Schuette, who is retiring this April after 25 
years of service. A lifelong resident of Outagamie

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county, Mr. Schuette has shown great commitment to serving the region 
where he was raised.
  During his years of public service, Mr. Schuette has been an integral 
part of many committees that have seen Outagamie county become one of 
the fastest growing regions in Wisconsin. He has been a member of the 
Property Committee and witnessed the county's first recycling facility 
and the purchase and acquisition of land for public parks. While on the 
legislative committee, he saw region become more politically active on 
the state level as the area grew and became more prosperous. In the 
final two years of his career, he attained the venerable position of 
County Executive.
  Mr. Schuette is also a patriot. For nine years he served as a 
sergeant and drill instructor with the United States Marine Corps. 
After leaving the Marines, he continued his commitment to the armed 
forces with the United States Army Reserves, serving for 19 years and 
achieving the rank of Sergeant First Class.
  James Schuette is an exemplary member of the Outagamie County 
community and a tribute to his country. We must applaud his dedication 
and devotion to the community where he grew up as we wish James all the 
best for his retirement and congratulate him on his many years of 
service in our State.

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