[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 116 (Thursday, July 23, 2015)]
[House]
[Page H5454]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                           HONORING MIKE ZAHN

  (Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
Mike Zahn, a friend, public servant, and leader in the Springfield, 
Illinois, community.
  For several years, Mike has been involved in the International Union 
of Operating Engineers Local 965 in Springfield. His father was an 
operating engineer and served as the branch's business manager.
  Following in his father's footsteps, Mike first joined in 1974 and 
spent nearly 30 years with Local 965, eventually becoming the business 
manager for the branch himself.
  In addition to his time with Local 965, Mike also immersed himself in 
public service. He served as the chairman of the Illinois State Council 
and was a member of the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce 
Diversity Development Council. Mike has been a strong voice for 
improving our infrastructure, as a frequent visitor to this great city.
  After over four decades with Local 965, Mike announced he is going to 
retire as an operating engineer. He and his wife, Jacki, have two 
children, Steve and Jessica.
  I am proud to honor my friend Mike Zahn for his work on behalf of the 
people of Springfield, Illinois, and this great country. I wish him the 
best in his retirement.

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