[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 178 (Friday, December 9, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1691]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           STEVE RAUKAR: TIRELESS ADVOCATE FOR THE NORTHLAND

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                         HON. RICHARD M. NOLAN

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 8, 2016

  Mr. NOLAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Steve Raukar of 
Kelly Lake, Minnesota for his 33 years of exceptional public service. 
Steve will be retiring from the St. Louis County, Minnesota Board of 
County Commissioners this January, and having worked with Steve on many 
projects in the Northland I want to wish him the very best in his much 
deserved retirement. In every one of Steve's many roles he goes above 
and beyond to ensure residents of Northeastern Minnesota receive the 
best possible services from St. Louis County.
  Steve and I have worked together on many projects across St. Louis 
County, from an expansion project at the Port of Duluth/Superior to 
Federal funding issues at the Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency, to 
the proposed Northern Lights Express Minneapolis to Duluth/Superior 
passenger rail line. He is a tireless advocate for his constituents and 
throughout his career has improved the lives of countless Minnesotans.
  Steve is retiring from the St. Louis County Board of County 
Commissioners after serving 28 years on the board. Prior to that he 
served on the Hibbing school board and on the staff of then Minnesota 
Lt. Governor Rudy Perpich. He is no stranger to hard work and even 
after retirement will continue to serve on several boards of other 
organizations in the region.
  I ask my colleagues in Congress to join me in recognizing 
Commissioner Steve Raukar for his career of dedicated service to 
residents of Northeastern Minnesota.

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