[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 67 (Friday, April 29, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E634]
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  HONORING MAYOR ROBERT BEUTTER FOR A DISTINGUISHED CAREER IN PUBLIC 
                                SERVICE

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                          HON. JACKIE WALORSKI

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, April 29, 2016

  Mrs. WALORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize former Mayor of 
Mishawaka Robert Beutter, and honor his many years of public service to 
the City of Mishawaka and our nation.
  Mayor Beutter was born in Mishawaka, Indiana on April 6, 1935. He 
attended Indiana University and earned degrees in business 
administration and law. After graduating from law school, he joined the 
U.S. Army and served as a Captain in the Judge Advocate General Corps.
  In 1972, Beutter became a member of the City of Mishawaka's Legal 
Staff, serving for 8 years. In 1984, he was first elected Mayor, and 
would serve five terms totaling 20 years. Upon completion of his time 
as Mayor, Beutter became the Assistant City Attorney where he served 
another 8 years until 2012.
  Bob Beutter is a fixture in our community. He has been active on 
boards and in leadership roles for the Mishawaka Food Pantry; Boy 
Scouts of America; Salvation Army Kroc Center; Mishawaka Kiwanis Club; 
and Salvation Army Advisory Board.
  He has received such honors as the Community Service and Leadership 
Award by the Boy Scouts of America; two Sagamore of the Wabash awards 
by two different governors; the American Legion Post 161's Veteran of 
the Year; and was named an Honorary Graduate from Bethel College.
  Given all of Beutter's service to the community, it was only fitting 
that the City of Mishawaka's riverfront park was named after him, as it 
is the focal point of our community.
  Beutter and his wife Mary have been married for 55 years. Together, 
they have helped build and grow Mishawaka. I want to thank them both 
for their service and sacrifice to help make our community a better 
place.

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