[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 126 (Thursday, July 25, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E997]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  IN RECOGNITION OF CHIEF DEPUTY ALLEN KRAEGER'S RETIREMENT FROM THE 
                    WAUPACA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

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                          HON. MIKE GALLAGHER

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 25, 2019

  Mr. GALLAGHER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Chief Deputy 
Allen Kraeger on celebrating his retirement from the Waupaca County 
Sheriff's Office. His leadership left a major impact on Wisconsin law 
enforcement and is an excellent example of service to the community.
  Chief Deputy Kraeger is an exceptional public servant who dedicated 
his professional life to upholding the law. Starting as Reserve Deputy 
in 1972, Chief Deputy Kraeger held positions as a Corrections Officer 
and Patrolman before beginning full time employment as a Highway 
Patrolman with the Waupaca County Highway Patrol in 1978. After the 
merging of the Waupaca County Highway Patrol and Waupaca County 
Sheriff's Office in 1983, Chief Deputy Kraeger was reassigned as a 
Patrol Deputy with the Sheriff's Office.
  Chief Deputy Kraeger served in many roles during his tenure with the 
Waupaca County Sheriff's Office. He was designated as the first Rapid 
Intense Specific Competencies Instructor, promoted to the position of 
Detective Sergeant, and appointed to his current position of Chief 
Deputy in 1996. Through all these positions, he exemplified a steadfast 
commitment to providing superior service and protection to the 
communities of Waupaca County.
  During his time as Chief Deputy, Chief Deputy Kraeger was 
instrumental in promoting teamwork, communication, and strategy to 
combat controlled substance violations. He embraced the Office's 
membership and participation in the Central Wisconsin Drug Task Force. 
He was also instrumental in the assignment of two full-time Drug 
Investigator positions within the Waupaca County Sheriff's Office. 
Chief Deputy Kraeger was also a member of several professional 
organizations including the Wisconsin Narcotics Officers Association, 
National Narcotic Officers Association Coalition, and Wisconsin 
Sheriff's and Deputy Sheriff's Association, to name a few.
  Chief Deputy Kraeger served with diligence, selflessness, and bravery 
throughout his law enforcement career. Waupaca County is fortunate to 
have officers like Chief Deputy Kraeger who exemplify and exceed their 
oath to serve and protect. I am proud to represent men and women with 
such commitment to their communities and our country.
  Madam Speaker, I urge all members of this body to join me in thanking 
Chief Deputy Kraeger for his service and dedication to protecting our 
community. I congratulate him on an exceptional 41-year career with the 
Waupaca County Sheriff's Office and wish him well as he marks the 
conclusion of an accomplished career.

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