[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 117 (Wednesday, July 12, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E964]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    TRIBUTE TO RYAN AND TODD AARHUS

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                             HON. ROD BLUM

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 12, 2017

  Mr. BLUM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor two brothers from the 
First District of Iowa on their retirement after their 31 years of 
service in the Iowa National Guard.
   Ryan and Todd Aarhus are a shining example of citizenship and 
servitude to our great nation. During their 31 years of service, both 
brothers were deployed. Todd served as part of Operation Enduring 
Freedom, and both brothers served in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
   Ryan and Todd have both had distinguished careers of service --not 
only have they served their country and state in the Iowa National 
Guard, but both also serve as Iowa State Patrol Officers, volunteer 
firefighters, and EMTs. Additionally, Todd also served on Governors 
Culver and Branstad's State Security details.
   It is my pleasure to honor both Ryan and Todd Aarhus on their 
retirement and to thank them for their dedication and service to our 
community, the State of Iowa, and our nation.

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