[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 46 (Thursday, March 16, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E336]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO ROBERT ANDEWEG

                                 ______
                                 

                            HON. DAVID YOUNG

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 16, 2017

  Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and 
congratulate Robert Andeweg of Urbandale, Iowa, for being named the 
2017 Forty under 40 Alumnus of the Year.
  Since 2000, Business Record has undertaken an exhaustive annual 
review to identify a standout group of young leaders in the Greater Des 
Moines Area that are making an impact in their communities and their 
careers. Each year, forty up-and-coming community and business leaders 
under 40 years of age are selected for this prestigious honor based on 
a combined criteria of community involvement and success in their 
chosen career field. Robert was a member of the 2002 class and has not 
only continued being an active member of his community but he has 
expanded upon it since being honored in 2002.
  Robert is known for being a leader within his community, which is why 
in 2005 he was elected Mayor of the City of Urbandale. He has been 
committed to overseeing the economic growth and development of Des 
Moines' largest suburb. When Robert isn't busy leading his community, 
he works as a lawyer at Nyemaster Goode P.C. He also works to improve 
his community by dedicating his time and serving on the Greater Des 
Moines Partnership Board, the Greater Des Moines Convention and 
Visitors Bureau, the Bravo Greater Des Moines Board and the 
Metropolitan Advisory Council.
  Mr. Speaker, it is a profound honor to represent leaders like Robert 
in the United States Congress and it is with great pride that I 
recognize and applaud him for utilizing his talents to better both his 
community and the great state of Iowa. I ask that my colleagues in the 
United States House of Representatives join me in congratulating Robert 
on receiving this outstanding award and wishing him nothing but 
continued success.

                          ____________________