[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 46 (Tuesday, March 10, 2020)]
[House]
[Page H1564]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING THE MEMORY OF TIPPECANOE COUNTY COUNCIL PRESIDENT BRYAN 
                                METZGER

  (Mr. BAIRD asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. BAIRD. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor the memory of 
Tippecanoe County Council President Bryan Metzger. Originally from 
Milltown, Indiana, Bryan lived a life full of love and service to his 
community.
  Bryan first gained an appreciation for public service when he joined 
4-H at just 10 years of age. Always an energetic member, Bryan knew he 
wanted to continue his work with 4-H. After graduating from Purdue 
University, Bryan accomplished just that, serving for decades with the 
4-H Extension Services in White and Lawrence Counties, before settling 
in Tippecanoe County.
  His selflessness extended to other youth organizations in his 
community, having worked with the Court Appointed Special Advocate 
Association, the Cary Home for Children in Tippecanoe County, and 
countless other advocacy organizations. My friend and former colleague 
cared immensely about the growth and development of our young people, 
and any number of lives are better for his time and generous spirit.
  Bryan was also a devoted member of the Greater Lafayette Rotary Club, 
and he continued to work for his community through the Tippecanoe 
County Council following his retirement from the Extension Service in 
2012 after 33 years of faithful service. Inexhaustible as ever, Bryan 
most recently served as president of the county council.
  Those who were fortunate enough to have known and worked with Bryan 
admired and respected his endless civic engagement. Described by his 
peers as dedicated and focused, Bryan embodied the 4-H pledge of head, 
heart, hands, and health in service to others, and he will be missed 
dearly by his community.
  Thank you for your service, Bryan.

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