[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 166 (Monday, October 21, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1316]
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 IN RECOGNITION OF THE 8TH DISTRICT OF WISCONSIN'S FIRST RESPONDERS OF 
                                THE YEAR

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                          HON. MIKE GALLAGHER

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, October 21, 2019

  Mr. GALLAGHER. Madam Speaker, I rise today during First Responders 
Appreciation Month to recognize ten first responders from Wisconsin's 
8th District who received the Wisconsin State Assembly's First 
Responder of the Year award. The Assembly selected and recognized the 
nominees below for their heroic actions, professional achievement, body 
of work, and length of service within the field of public safety:
  The late Mitchell Lundgaard, Appleton Fire Department; Joseph 
Wesoloski, Ashwaubenon Department of Public Safety; Dan Rettler, Black 
Creek Fire Department; Lt. Jeff Engelbrecht, Green Bay Police 
Department; Sgt. William Tedlie, Greenville Police Department; Chief Al 
Tlachac, Luxemburg Community Fire Department; Chief Rick Badgley, 
Peshtigo Police Department; TJ Schrank, Riverview Volunteer Fire 
Department; Mary Beck, Shawano County Dispatch Center; and Sgt. Brandon 
Leschke, Weyauwega Police Department and Weyauwega Area Fire 
Department.
  First responders represent the best and bravest in our communities. 
These heroes selflessly give their time and skills to protect and serve 
others. I am proud to represent men and women with such a commitment to 
their communities and who prioritize the welfare of others before their 
own. Their unwavering devotion to fostering safe and strong communities 
is truly inspiring.
  Madam Speaker, I urge all members of this body to join me in thanking 
these first responders for their service and dedication to protecting 
our communities.

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