[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 151 (Tuesday, November 15, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2367]
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         DESIGNATING THE ALBERT H. QUIE POST OFFICE (H.R. 3989)

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                          HON. BETTY McCOLLUM

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 15, 2005

  Ms. McCOLLUM of Minnesota. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 
3989, a bill to designate the U.S. Post Office in Dennison, Minnesota 
as the ``Albert H. Quie Post Office.''
  It is appropriate that we honor this special Minnesotan, who served 
our great state and Nation in the U.S. Navy during World War II and as 
State Senator, Congressman, and Minnesota Governor. It is especially 
fitting that the Post Office in Dennison, MN will carry his name. Al 
Quie grew up on a farm outside of Dennison and attended school in 
nearby Nerstrand and Northfield. His family and the community he lived 
in instilled in him a sense of service that is still with him today.
  Governor Quie led a distinguished career in many respects, one that 
was especially important to me as a student living in his Congressional 
district. As a long-time member of the House Education Committee, he 
created a special legacy in the area of education and advocated 
tirelessly for quality education programs for America's children. His 
leadership in public education is still respected in Minnesota, where 
he is often asked to share his vision for education at meetings and 
conferences.
  This devout Lutheran left another legacy in Congress when he helped 
start the Congressional Prayer Breakfast for his colleagues. Forty-
seven years later, Members still enjoy this weekly tradition.
  Mr. Quie was elected to Congress in 1958 and ten succeeding 
Congresses, but I remember most fondly his election in 1972. The 26th 
Amendment had just been ratified, giving me and other 18 year-olds the 
right to vote. I cast my vote for Albert Quie, a vote I am still proud 
of today.
  Thank you for your fine service, Governor Quie, and for inspiring a 
spirit of service in others.