[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 12 (Thursday, January 21, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E53]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING RICK SENSE'S SERVICE TO WISCONSIN'S EIGHTH CONGRESSIONAL 
                                DISTRICT

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                          HON. MIKE GALLAGHER

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 21, 2021

  Mr. GALLAGHER. Madam Speaker, it is my great pleasure to recognize my 
District Chief of Staff, Rick Sense, for his service to Wisconsin's 
Eighth District. He began his career with the U.S. House of 
Representatives in January of 2011 in the office of my predecessor, 
Congressman Reid Ribble. He then continued his service as my District 
Chief of Staff, serving with me in the 115th and 116th Congress, until 
his time working with us in the House has come to an end here in 117th 
Congress.
  Rick has dedicated his Congressional career to providing superior 
service to the constituents of Northeast Wisconsin. He understood that 
his job was to make the federal government work for Wisconsinites. He 
dedicated his tenure to forging relationships from Appleton to Sturgeon 
Bay to Marinette, bringing together federal partners, the business 
community, and local nonprofits to share knowledge and resources.
  Many who have had the pleasure of working with Rick describe him as 
passionate, reliable, approachable, intelligent, and extremely 
hardworking. He has a keen awareness of the needs of the community and 
provides valuable support in accomplishing the mission of my office. 
Despite being a Cubs fan, Rick is a valuable asset to Northeast 
Wisconsin whose work has touched the lives of many.
  Additionally, Rick has inspired the next generation of leaders. 
Through patient instruction and mentorship, interns and staff who have 
worked with Rick have moved on to employments with the U.S. Department 
of Homeland Security, U.S. Agency for International Development, as 
well as Member offices in this Chamber, creating a ripple of change 
that will surely leave positive impacts in its wake.
  I wish Rick the best as he begins his new role with the Greater Green 
Bay Chamber of Commerce. I am sure he will excel in this new position, 
bringing with him a deep dedication to servant leadership and desire to 
foster collaboration amongst Wisconsin's business community.
  Politics can be a difficult world to navigate. Rick brings to it a 
compassion and respect that provides a constant reminder to us all of 
why we choose to serve this great nation. I'd like to close with the 
words of our former president, Abraham Lincoln. ``With malice towards 
none, with charity for all.'' Rick truly embodies these words, and I am 
proud to have served in this fine institution with him.

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