[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 123 (Friday, July 25, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1560]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO BRUCE HERTZKE

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                            HON. TOM LATHAM

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 24, 2008

  Mr. LATHAM. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize the retirement of 
Winnebago Industries Chief Executive Bruce Hertzke, and to express my 
appreciation for his dedication and commitment to his company and 
employees.
   For over 36 years, Bruce dedicated his time and talents to Winnebago 
Industries. A native of Lakota, Iowa, Bruce graduated with an associate 
degree in accounting and business management from Iowa Lakes Community 
College. He began as a line worker at Winnebago in 1971, and for the 
past 10 years, he served as the chief executive and chairman of one of 
the industry's largest and most successful RV manufacturing firms. With 
his many years of service to the company, Bruce provided a wealth of 
knowledge and experience to the RV industry. Bruce leaves Winnebago 
Industries, which celebrated its 50th Anniversary on February 12, 2008, 
in strong financial standing, providing a source of economic strength 
and security for the surrounding community.
   I know that my colleagues in the United States Congress join me in 
commending Bruce Hertzke for his service to Winnebago Industries and 
the employees he served. I consider it an honor to represent Bruce in 
Congress, and I wish him and his wife, Jan, a long, happy and healthy 
retirement.

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