[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 197 (Friday, November 12, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1227]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     CONGRATULATING KIEL ATANASOFF FOR RECEIVING THE PATRIOT AWARD

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                           HON. JACK BERGMAN

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, November 12, 2021

  Mr. BERGMAN. Madam Speaker, it is my honor to recognize Kiel 
Atanasoff for receiving the Patriot Award by the Department of Defense. 
Through his exceptional leadership and steadfast devotion to workers 
and servicemembers at Krist Oil Company, Kiel has become an 
indispensable part of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
  The Patriot Award is presented to supervisors and employers across 
the country who display exceptional support towards servicemembers in 
their workforce. In recognition of his exceptional leadership and 
devotion to his colleagues, fellow employee and Guardsman David Froland 
nominated Kiel for this distinguished award. This is in response to 
Kiel's continued support to Mr. Froland when he was deployed to 
Washington, D.C., earlier this year with the U.S. National Guard. A 
longtime U.P. company, Krist Oil has continued to exemplify the gold 
standard of support for our military members and communities. As a 
veteran myself, I greatly appreciate the dedication they give to both 
our active and retired Servicemembers.
  Madam Speaker, it's my honor to congratulate Kiel Atanasoff for 
receiving the Patriot Award. Michiganders can take great pride in 
knowing the First District is home to such a selfless leader. On behalf 
of my constituents, I wish Kiel all the best in his future endeavors.

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