[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 137 (Wednesday, November 12, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1518-E1519]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              PAYING TRIBUTE TO THE HONORABLE SUE LANDSKE

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                        HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 12, 2014

  Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is with tremendous gratitude and the 
highest respect that I take this time to honor a dear friend and one of 
Indiana's finest citizens, the Honorable Sue Landske, Indiana State 
Senator. During her many years of public service and because of her 
countless efforts toward improving the lives of her fellow Hoosiers, 
Sue has left an indelible mark as an outstanding public servant, and 
for this, she is to be commended. Senator Landske will be retiring at 
the end of this year.
   Sue Landske pursued her education at Saint Joseph's College and 
Indiana University, followed by graduate studies at the University of 
Chicago. In the years to follow, Sue, through hard work and a spirit 
for public service, was elected Center Township Assessor in 1978. She 
was also elected Lake County Republican Vice Chair the same year and 
maintained that position until 1989, then again from 2001 to 2007. 
Senator Landske was first elected to the Indiana Legislature in 1984 
and has selflessly represented the people of Indiana Senate District 6 
for the last thirty years. Throughout her tenure as State Senator, Sue 
has consistently fought for the rights of the residents of her district 
and throughout Indiana. In particular, Senator Landske's legislative 
achievements include authoring Indiana's lemon law, which guards 
Hoosiers against the sale of defective vehicles, creating living will 
legislation, which gives Indiana residents better control over their 
future medical decisions, and spearheading the passage of a bill 
requiring all Indiana nursing homes to have fire

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sprinklers throughout their facilities and smoke detectors in every 
patient's room. Senator Landske's record speaks for itself. She has 
passionately devoted herself to improving the lives of Hoosiers and to 
protecting the interests and well-being of Indiana's most vulnerable 
citizens. Highlighting her leadership in Northwest Indiana and the 
Indiana General Assembly, Sue has distinguished herself by serving as 
the Assistant Pro Tempore in the Indiana State Senate. She has also 
served on numerous legislative committees including the Tax and Fiscal 
Policy Committee, as a ranking member of the Civil Law Committee, and 
as chair of the Elections Committee. Along with her career as a State 
Senator, Sue is also a retired colonel in the Indiana National Guard 
and president and owner of All Golfcar, Incorporated.
   Senator Landske's exemplary service has been rightfully recognized 
numerous times during her legislative career. In both 1980 and 1983, 
she was honored with the prestigious Sagamore of the Wabash for her 
service to the people of Indiana. Following this honor, Sue was awarded 
the title of Outstanding Republican Senator, as well as the accolade of 
Business and Professional Woman of the Year. Sue was also recognized as 
Lake County Republican of the Year in 1988, the Jaycees' Citizen of the 
Year in 1991, and was named Small Business Champion in 2000 by the 
National Federation of Independent Business.
   Senator Landske's remarkable career is exceeded only by her devotion 
to her amazing family. Sue and her loving husband of fifty-seven years, 
Bill, have five children and seven grandchildren.
   I have been truly fortunate to call Sue Landske my friend. 
Throughout the years, she has been an outstanding advocate for the 
community of Northwest Indiana, as well as for all Hoosiers. She 
epitomizes what it means to be a public servant, and for her selfless, 
lifelong commitment to the people of Indiana, she is worthy of the 
highest praise.
   Mr. Speaker, I respectfully ask that you and my other distinguished 
colleagues join me in honoring Indiana State Senator Sue Landske for 
her lifetime of leadership and exceptional service to the people of 
Northwest Indiana and throughout the state. Senator Landske's impact 
will be evident for generations to come, and she serves as an 
inspiration to us all.

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