[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 130 (Thursday, July 23, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E668]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING JOSEPH DANIEL HEGEMAN

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                            HON. SAM GRAVES

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 23, 2020

  Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Madam Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize a 
special member of my staff. After two and a half years of service, 
Joseph Daniel Hegeman will be leaving his post in my Kansas City 
District Office.
  Joe took over the field operations in 14 counties in the Great 
Northwest portion of my district in 2017. He has been an integral 
member of my field team throughout that time. Joe was tireless in 
making sure the people of the Sixth Congressional District were treated 
fairly by federal agencies and that their concerns were heard by me and 
his colleagues in Washington. This is especially true as many of the 
counties Joe represented were hard hit by floods and agricultural 
crises in 2019. My staff and I relied on Joe to not only assist my 
hardest hit constituents, but on his background and knowledge of 
agricultural practices and farm-to-market programs to best form 
Congress's response to these issues. I am honored to have had Joe on my 
staff and my constituents were incredibly served by his efforts.
  I have received many kind words from constituents praising the 
outstanding service Joe has provided. His professionalism and 
dedication to this office and my constituents was a great example of 
how government should work. While I am losing a valuable member of my 
team, I am excited for Joe to begin the next chapter of his life.
  Madam Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in thanking Joseph Daniel 
Hegeman for his years of service to the people of the Sixth 
Congressional District. I know Joe's colleagues, family and friends 
join with me in thanking him for his commitment to others and wishing 
him the best of luck in all his endeavors and many years of success to 
come.

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