[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 107 (Thursday, June 26, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1365]
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                        TRIBUTE TO ALAN WOOTERS

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                            HON. TOM LATHAM

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 26, 2008

  Mr. LATHAM. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize the retirement of Alan 
Wooters, a native of Gowrie, Iowa, who has been a distinguished long 
time public servant in Webster County, Iowa.
   For the past 44 years, Alan has been working in the Webster County 
Auditor's office. After studying at the American Institute of Business 
in Des Moines, Alan began his non-elected position at the age of 19. 
Despite being a long-time Republican and a member of the Webster County 
Republican Central Committee, the three auditors he has worked for 
during his 44 year career have all been Democrats. In today's political 
climate, he certainly serves as a wonderful example of how to work 
across the aisle to accomplish results for the greater good.
   Although Alan is stepping down from his First Deputy Auditor 
position, he hopes to continue serving the community by devoting more 
time to volunteering in programs such as Meals on Wheels and continuing 
as the president of the Gowrie Historical Society.
   I know that my colleagues in the United States Congress join me in 
congratulating Alan Wooters for his many years of service to Webster 
County, Iowa. I consider it an honor to represent Alan in Congress, and 
I wish him the best in his retirement and as he continues to serve his 
community.

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