[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 19 (Wednesday, February 15, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E160]
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                         TRIBUTE TO FRED SIEMS

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                            HON. IKE SKELTON

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 15, 2006

  Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, it has come to my attention that a long and 
exceptionally distinguished career in public service has come to a 
close. Mr. Fred Siems has retired from his position as Blue Springs 
city administrator.
  In 1978, Siems became the first professional city administrator in 
Blue Springs. He served in this position for 27 years, overseeing the 
city's growth from approximately 10,000 to almost 52,000 people. He 
retired at the end of December 2005 as Missouri's longest-serving city 
administrator in one city.
  During his tenure, he was honored with the Mid-America Regional 
Council leadership award. The International City/County Management 
Association recognized him as its outstanding city administrator.
  Mr. Fred Siems has distinguished himself as a community leader. I am 
certain that my colleagues will join me in wishing Fred and his family 
all the best in the days to come.

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