[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 171 (Tuesday, October 29, 2019)]
[House]
[Pages H8544-H8545]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     A LASTING LEGACY FOR ZIMMERMAN

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
Minnesota (Mr. Emmer) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. EMMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Zimmerman City 
Administrator Randy Piasecki who recently celebrated his 25th 
anniversary with the city.
  Wherever you are in Zimmerman, you can see Randy's work. Randy had a 
major hand in improvements and development of the city. From Zimmerman 
Middle High School to the latest apartment complex in downtown 
Zimmerman, Randy has facilitated its construction and completion. In 
his office, Randy proudly displays an article boasting Zimmerman as one 
of the 10 fastest growing cities in Minnesota, in major part thanks to 
him.
  The legacy of his work proves how much Randy loves Zimmerman. We hope 
he continues for many years to grow the city with the thoughtfulness 
and care he has shown for nearly three decades.
  Congratulations, Randy, and thank you for your 25 years of service to 
the people and city of Zimmerman.


               Hometown Hockey Player Succeeds in the NHL

  Mr. EMMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and celebrate a 
graduate of Blaine High School in my district, St. Cloud Husky Jonny 
Brodzinski, for signing a contract with the NHL San Jose Sharks.

  Following Jonny's successful career at Blaine High School, he went on 
to play for St. Cloud State University, which is also in Minnesota's 
Sixth Congressional District. He skated there for three seasons with 
the great Huskies. His hometown watched and cheered him on as he 
advanced to the American Hockey League to play for the Ontario Reign 
and celebrated when he was signed by the Los Angeles Kings, officially 
making him an NHL hockey player. As he joins the San Jose Sharks, we 
will be there to show our support.
  Congratulations, Jonny. We are proud you call Minnesota's Sixth 
District and the State of Minnesota your home. We will continue to 
cheer you on as you play the game we all love.


 On Behalf of Minnesota's Agriculture Industry, Thank You Ashley Kohls

  Mr. EMMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to thank Ashley Kohls from the 
Minnesota State Cattlemen's Association for her commitment and service 
to our State's agriculture community and to congratulate her on her new 
role as Director of Government Affairs for the Nebraska Cattlemen's 
Association.
  During her time as the executive director of the Minnesota State 
Cattlemen's Association and a member of our Agriculture Advisory 
Committee, Ashley has worked closely with our office, educating members 
and our staff about agriculture and cattle farming, in particular. As a 
cattle farmer herself, Ashley and her husband, Craig, run a fourth-
generation family farm with their children, Avery and Bennet.
  Ashley is a strong leader and an example to young women who are 
interested in the agricultural industry. As an example, she 
participated as a panelist at our annual Young Women Leadership Program 
where she shared with the high school-aged women what it is like to run 
a farm, be a mother, and run a large-scale advocacy association. It was 
an honor to have her participation.
  Ashley, Nebraska is going to be lucky to have you. We wish you and 
your family the best.


          The Honorable Mayor Tom Ryan: A True Public Servant

  Mr. EMMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate 
Mayor Tom Ryan, a great public servant for the city of Blaine in 
Minnesota's Sixth Congressional District. Mayor Ryan's life is the 
definition of public service.
  Mayor Ryan grew up in St. Paul. He was drafted and served in the U.S. 
Army in South Korea. He was honorably discharged in 1966 and returned 
home to Minnesota where he settled in what is now the city of Blaine. 
For decades he has served the city as a councilman and now mayor. He 
also serves as co-leader of Blaine's Beyond the Yellow Ribbon program 
which provides community support to our servicemembers and their 
families.
  Recently, Mayor Ryan received the Seven Seals Award from the Employer 
Support of the Guard and Reserve. This award recognizes his commitment 
to help servicemembers find work upon their return home.
  Mr. Speaker, I thank Mayor Ryan, for the city of Blaine, and for our 
servicemembers, and congratulations him on his Seven Seals Award.


  Recognizing Presidential Excellence Award Winner Professor Eugenia 
                                 Paulus

  Mr. EMMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Professor Eugenia 
Paulus for her Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, 
Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring. Professor

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Paulus teaches chemistry at North Hennepin Community College in 
Minnesota's Sixth Congressional District.
  Professor Paulus has been mentoring students at North Hennepin 
Community College and participating as a science fair judge for local 
high schools through the North Hennepin mentoring program for 
approximately 15 years. During this time, Professor Paulus has mentored 
about 100 students with amazing results. Students participating in her 
mentoring program are 40 percent more likely to graduate than the 
Minnesota average.
  This Presidential Award is not the first time Professor Paulus has 
been recognized for her success with students. In fact, she was 
previously awarded for extraordinary undergraduate teaching from the 
Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. She has also 
received the annual Student Life Faculty Excellence Award which she 
received from North Hennepin Community College.
  Mr. Speaker, I congratulate Professor Paulus on receiving the 
Presidential Award. She deserves it.

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