[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 112 (Wednesday, July 9, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1418]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO RICHARD KINSETH

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                            HON. TOM LATHAM

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 9, 2008

  Mr. LATHAM. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Richard Kinseth 
for reaching an important milestone as a public servant to the people 
of Ottosen, Iowa.
  For the past 40 years Richard has served as Ottosen's mayor. He has 
never run for the position but has always won with write-in votes. 
Richard has also served two years in the military and 40 years as a 
mail carrier serving Ottosen and Bradgate, Iowa.
  Richard, at the age of 81, takes immense pride in his town of 44 
people. The town park on the old school grounds is always kept clean 
and safe for children. Richard has made sure the town is kept 
presentable by tearing down old houses and buildings that have been 
abandoned. Ottosen has five functioning businesses which include a body 
shop, repair shop, sanitation business, recycling center and the Co-op.
  I know that my colleagues in the United States Congress join me in 
commending Richard Kinseth for his years of leadership and service to 
Ottosen. I consider it an honor to represent him in Congress and I wish 
him the best in his future service to Ottosen.

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