[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 174 (Tuesday, November 25, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2459]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO ROGER MADSEN

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                       HON. C.L. ``BUTCH'' OTTER

                                of idaho

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 25, 2003

  Mr. OTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to bring to the attention of the 
House an individual who is truly a servant of the people, a man who I 
am honored to call my friend and a person I had the benefit of working 
with while he served in the Idaho State Senate and as a gubernatorial 
appointee. Almost nine years ago, Roger Madsen was named director of 
the Idaho Department of Labor. In that capacity, we worked closely on 
Idaho's Workforce Development Cabinet and later created Idaho's 
Workforce Development Council. With Roger's dedication and vision, 
Idaho has been recognized as a leader in workforce development at the 
national level. This year, the National Association of State Workforce 
Agencies presented Director Madsen with its 2003 President's Award. The 
award may be given to an organization or individual to recognize 
extraordinary service to America's workforce development system. 
Roger's commitment to the workforce system in Idaho is commendable, and 
we are truly fortunate to have someone of his caliber dedicate his life 
to public service. His integrity, innovation and devotion to his work 
and the people of Idaho set a high standard for excellence. He has 
become an invaluable asset for our state, and an example of 
selflessness that all of us would do well to emulate. I want to take 
this opportunity to personally thank Roger for all he has done for 
Idaho and its citizens.

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