[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 163 (Tuesday, October 2, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1353]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING MR. JOHN GRIESHEIMER, ON HIS RETIREMENT AFTER 36 YEARS IN 
               SERVICE TO THE CITIZENS OF FRANKLIN COUNTY

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                        HON. BLAINE LUETKEMEYER

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, October 2, 2018

  Mr. LUETKEMEYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a constituent of 
mine, Mr. John Griesheimer, on his retirement after 36 years in service 
to the citizens of Franklin County.
  Since 1982, Mr. Griesheimer has provided dedicated service to his 
community of Washington, Missouri. It started with his representation 
on the City Council in 1982 through 1988 before being elected as County 
Commissioner in 1989 and serving in that role until 1992. Those 4 years 
of service as a commissioner adequately prepared Mr. Griesheimer for 
his next elected official roles as State Representative followed by the 
State Senate. For nearly 20 years he served in the Missouri Legislature 
and holds the title of being the first State Senator from Washington, 
Missouri--what an honor! Once his term as State Senator was completed, 
Mr. Griesheimer continued his dedicated public service to Franklin 
County as Presiding Commissioner until July of this year.
  Throughout his commissioner and state elected official duties, Mr. 
Griesheimer was active in many community organizations: OATS Transit, 
Washington Lions Club, East-West Gateway Council of Governments, 
Missouri Association of Counties, Knights of Columbus, Elks, Missouri 
Main Street Connection, Washington Historical Society, and the 
Washington Bridge Committee. Each of these organizations have shared 
their great appreciation for the many hours Mr. Griesheimer has spent 
volunteering his time.
   With his numerous civic responsibilities, Mr. Griesheimer has seen 
major accomplishments over the years. In 1986, during his time on the 
City Council, the Washington City Pool Renovations were completed. In 
1997, as he served as Missouri State Representative, Amtrak installed a 
stop in Washington. Then in 2007, while he was a Missouri State 
Senator, he helped with the passage of the Enhanced Enterprise Zone 
Bill for Franklin County. This zoning bill paved the way for the 
building of the Menards Distribution Center in Sullivan, Missouri. In 
2010 the Associated Industries of Missouri acknowledged his great work 
by presenting him with the Friend of Manufacturing and Industry Award.
  Of Mr. Griesheimer's biggest supporters over the years are his wife, 
Rita and their three children. In his retirement, he will enjoy 
spending more time with his family. He will also continue his service 
on the statewide OATS Transportation Board and with the Washington 
Lions Club.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratulating Mr. John Griesheimer on 
his retirement after 36 years in dedicated service to his hometown, 
county, and state.

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