[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 106 (Thursday, June 17, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E665-E666]
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            IN RECOGNITION OF THE CAREER OF JEFF VandeLeest

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                          HON. MIKE GALLAGHER

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 17, 2021

  Mr. GALLAGHER. Madam Speaker, today I rise to honor the career of 
retiring President and CEO of Family Services of Northeast Wisconsin, 
Jeff VandeLeest.
  During his 25 years at Family Services of Northeast Wisconsin, Jeff 
VandeLeest served as Executive Vice President, Senior Vice President, 
and finally President and CEO of the organization. Mr. VandeLeest's 
dedication and commitment to Family Services of Northeast Wisconsin and 
the people it serves is truly remarkable.
  Throughout his tenure, Mr. VandeLeest's leadership and knowledge lead 
to the expansion and long-term success of the organization. Family 
Services of Northeast Wisconsin is a non-profit, human services agency 
that offers more than 35 programs to people within Northeast Wisconsin 
during challenging periods in their lives. In 2019 alone, under the 
leadership of Mr. VandeLeest, Family Services was able to assist over 
18,000 children, families, and individuals through some of life's most 
challenging transitions.
  For 25 years, Mr. VandeLeest has upheld the mission of Family 
Services; to protect, heal, and care. Throughout his 25 years with 
Family Services, the organization has grown exponentially. Mr. 
VandeLeest has been an

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advocate for a wide range of services, from training individuals to 
handle the most traumatic of cases, to educating communities about 
prevention. Mr. VandeLeest's expertise and knowledge in the services 
provided by Family Services will surely be missed by his peers and the 
entire Green Bay community.
  Prior to Jeff's career at Family Services of Northeast Wisconsin he 
spent nearly 20 years delivering and managing juvenile justice 
services. Jeff has dedicated his entire career to giving back to those 
in our community who are most in need.
  Madam Speaker, please join me in recognizing Mr. Jeff VandeLeest's 
25-year career with Family Services of Northeast Wisconsin and wish him 
and his wife, Mary, all the best in retirement. His service and 
commitment to Northeast Wisconsin is deserving of the highest degree of 
recognition.

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