[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 177 (Thursday, November 15, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2453]
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                      RECOGNIZING STEVE SCHAINKER

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                            HON. TOM LATHAM

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 15, 2007

  Mr. LATHAM. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Steve Schainker 
for reaching an important milestone as a public servant to the people 
of Ames, Iowa.
  For the past 25 years, Steve has served as Ames City Manager. After 
receiving his master's degree in public administration at the 
University of Indiana's School of Public and Environmental Affairs, he 
became the assistant to the Ames City Manager in 1979, taking over the 
city manager position in 1982.
  Steve values citizens' opinions, thriving on direct contact and open 
accessibility with residents to aid in making decisions for the 
betterment of the community. He also works to foster a positive 
relationship with city employees, the city council, the Chamber of 
Commerce, and Iowa State University to bring the Ames community 
together. While serving as city manager, Steve has facilitated many 
successful projects to improve the lives of citizens including City 
Hall, CyRide transportation, and the new aquatic center.
  I know that my colleagues in the United States Congress will join me 
in commending Steve Schainker for his leadership and service to Ames. I 
consider it an honor to represent him in the United States Congress and 
I wish him the best in his future endeavors.

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