[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 125 (Tuesday, August 4, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1207]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING GARY KIEPER OF ANTIGO, WI, 2015 ``PAUL BUNYAN SERVICE ABOVE 
                            SELF'' RECIPIENT

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                           HON. SEAN P. DUFFY

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, August 4, 2015

  Mr. DUFFY. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I rise today to 
recognize Mr. Gary Kieper of Antigo, Wisconsin for going above and 
beyond to serve our community.
  Mr. Kieper has earned the 7th Congressional District's ``2015 Paul 
Bunyan Service Above Self Award,'' which annually recognizes a 
constituent who takes a ``larger than life'' approach to serving our 
community.
  Mr. Kieper is the Vice President of his local Habitat for Humanity 
chapter and has helped raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for the 
organization. Those who work closely with him say that money has not 
only allowed them to build six new homes in the community, but has also 
given them the ability to expand their affiliate and repair existing 
homes for the residents.
  Mr. Kieper's involvement in our community reaches beyond Habitat for 
Humanity. He has taken on a large role with the ``Never Forgotten Honor 
Flight,'' which serves twelve counties around northern Wisconsin. 
Additionally, he just recently retired from the Antigo Unified School 
District after twenty-four years of distinguished service, including 
twelve as President. He continues to volunteer with his community fire 
department and is an active member of Peace Lutheran Church and the 
FFA.
  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the 7th District of Wisconsin and this 
body, it is my proud honor to recognize Mr. Gary Kieper for his 
outstanding service to our community.

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