[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 28 (Tuesday, March 7, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E286]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              PAYING TRIBUTE TO CONSTABLE PATRICK KETTERER

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                           HON. JON C. PORTER

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 7, 2006

  Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Laughlin Town 
Constable Patrick Ketterer for his outstanding service to the community 
of Laughlin and his dedication to making that community a safer and 
more pleasant place in which to live and visit.
  Patrick Ketterer has been a Laughlin resident since 1988, moving 
there from Rochester, Michigan. He serves in one of two elected 
positions in the Laughlin Township. He was initially appointed to the 
position to fill a vacancy and has since been reelected to the position 
four times. He is the longest serving elected official in Laughlin.
  Along with serving as the town Constable, Patrick Ketterer has given 
countless hours of service to the community through volunteer work. 
Some of his activities include serving with the Metro Volunteer Police 
(MVPs), volunteering as a Homeland Security reserve officer and working 
for the local Community Emergency Response Team as Team Trainer. He is 
also a member of the Kiwanis and Lions clubs, as well as the American 
Legion Post 60. On January 10, 2006, He received the Citizen of the 
Year award for 2005 from the Laughlin Town Advisory Board.
  To the children of Laughlin Patrick Ketterer is known simply as 
``Santa.'' Usually arriving at holiday events by police car, fire 
truck, or even a horse and buggy, he has thrilled the children of the 
community for years by playing the role of Santa Claus.
  Mr. Speaker, It is a privilege to honor Patrick Ketterer for his 
community service in the great state of Nevada.

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