[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 166 (Wednesday, December 15, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2147]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   PAYING TRIBUTE TO MR. TOBY PALTZER

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                            HON. STEVE KAGEN

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 15, 2010

  Mr. KAGEN. Madam Speaker, I rise here today to pay tribute to Mr. 
Toby Paltzer as he retires from his distinguished career as Outagamie 
County Executive. For 11 years, Mr. Paltzer managed Wisconsin's sixth 
largest county in a manner that always best served its entire people, 
and I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring this dedicated public 
servant.
  Toby Paltzer's service to Outagamie County goes well beyond his time 
as Executive. Prior to assuming his current role, Toby served as an 
Outagamie County board supervisor for 5 years, chairman of Agriculture, 
Extension Education, Zoning and Land Conservation Committee for 3 
years, and was an active member of the Local Emergency Planning 
Committee for 12 years.
  In addition to his government service, Mr. Paltzer has further 
demonstrated his commitment to the communities in and around Outagamie 
County, Wisconsin through his 45 years as a member and president of 
Grand Chute Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department, and his involvement 
as a mentor in the Outagamie Youth Leaders program.
  Widely respected by business leaders and elected officials alike, 
citizens across Outagamie County will certainly miss Toby Paltzer's 
effective, efficient and clear-cut leadership. Despite having to 
weather one of the worst economic storms of our time, he leaves his 
Executive post having placed Outagamie County on a path to prosperity 
that will continue to be realized long after his departure.
  Madam Speaker, as Mr. Paltzer steps down from his post as Outgamie 
County Executive, I ask the members of this chamber to join me in 
paying tribute to this valued member of our community.

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