[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 56 (Wednesday, April 28, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E686-E687]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               HONORING IOWA STATE SENATOR KITTY REHBERG

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                            HON. JIM NUSSLE

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 28, 2004

  Mr. NUSSLE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to someone who 
exemplifies the meaning of public service. I want to join Kitty's

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constituents in expressing my sadness on the retirement of Iowa State 
Senator Kitty Rehberg after 8 years of dedicated service to our State. 
Instead of spending several months each year in Des Moines, Senator 
Rehberg is choosing to spend more time in Rowley with her family, 
particularly her supportive husband, Frank, and their grandchildren.
  I have known Kitty for many years, and have been proud to watch a 
former staff member achieve such a record of success. While working for 
me as a district representative in Iowa, she showed her dedication to 
my constituents. Once she was elected to the Iowa Senate, I watched her 
define the meaning of hard work on behalf of her constituents. People 
could agree or disagree with her on the issues, but no one could ever 
disagree that she worked hard every single day on her constituents' 
behalf.
  For those who follow her in her seat, and for her colleagues she will 
not return to next year, they have a tough void to fill. Kitty has set 
the bar high on service to Iowa. If they are half as hard working as 
Kitty, Iowa will continue to benefit.
  Below I have included Iowa Senate Resolution No. 153, which honors 
Senator Kitty Rehberg. I wish Kitty continued success and many, many 
quality hours with her family and friends. It is well deserved.

                     Iowa Senate Resolution No. 153

       Whereas, Senator Kitty Rehberg is retiring from legislative 
     office after completing two terms in office as a State 
     Senator; and
       Whereas, Senator Rehberg's distinguished career as a State 
     legislator has included service as the Chairperson of the 
     Small Business, Economic Development and Tourism Committee in 
     the Seventy-ninth General Assembly, as Chairperson of the 
     Economic Growth Committee in the Eightieth General Assembly, 
     and as Chairperson of the Education Appropriations 
     Subcommittee in the Seventy-seventh and Seventy-eighth 
     General Assemblies; and
       Whereas, Senator Rehberg has also served as Vice 
     Chairperson of the Education Committee and on many other 
     standing committees throughout her 8 years of legislative 
     service and has been an influential and devoted legislator in 
     this state; and
       Whereas, Senator Rehberg has been influential in the 
     passage of legislation in areas of economic and rural 
     development, and education, and has championed the interests 
     of her constituents; and
       Whereas, Senator Rehberg has served honorably and has 
     unselfishly given of her time and efforts to further the 
     interests of the State of Iowa and to provide beneficial 
     programs for the citizens of Iowa: Now therefore, be it
       Resolved by the Senate, That the Senate pay tribute to 
     Senator Kitty Rehberg for her devoted service to the Iowa 
     General Assembly and the citizens of this state and wish her 
     the very best in the years ahead; and be it further
       Resolved, That an official copy of this Resolution be 
     prepared and presented to Senator Rehberg.

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