[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 152 (Friday, December 12, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1829-E1830]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO JOHN KNOCHEL

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                            HON. TODD ROKITA

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 11, 2014

  Mr. ROKITA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and salute a 
notable Hoosier, Mr. John Knochel, who after years of service to 
Tippecanoe County, Indiana, will be retiring on December 31, 2014. On 
behalf of the citizens of Tippecanoe County, I wish to express our 
heartfelt gratitude and appreciation for his leadership and service to 
our community, state, and country.
  John is a lifelong Hoosier and Tippecanoe County resident. He served 
as District 1 Tippecanoe County Commissioner since 1997. During those 
17 years, he oversaw the construction of the County Parking Garage and 
organized the development of the Tippecanoe

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County Community Corrections Center. Previously, he served the people 
of Tippecanoe County as a member of the County Council for two terms. 
During his time on the council, he oversaw the remodel and renovation 
of the Tippecanoe County Office Building and the unique and historic 
County Courthouse. His past service on the Tipmont REMC Board of 
Directors helped keep energy affordable to Hoosier families. He also 
shared his love of literature with younger generations while a member 
of the Tippecanoe Library Board.
  I have known John and his family since the very beginning of my 
public service career. He has always been willing to share advice on a 
variety of good government measures. He is a role model for his 
friends, family, leaders in the community, and the citizens of 
Tippecanoe County.
  I am honored to congratulate him on his retirement and thank him on 
behalf of the people of Tippecanoe County for his years of service to 
his community, his goodwill, and dedication in helping make Indiana a 
better place to live. John, thank you for sharing your talents and 
generosity in service to the Greater Lafayette area.

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