[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 208 (Thursday, December 2, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1299-E1300]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




HONORING ST. JOSEPH COUNTY COMMISSIONER ANDY KOSTIELNEY FOR HIS SERVICE 
                              TO HOOSIERS

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                          HON. JACKIE WALORSKI

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 2, 2021

  Mrs. WALORSKI. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor St. Joseph County 
Commissioner Andy Kostielney for his outstanding service to Hoosiers in 
our community and beyond as he prepares to retire in 2022. For more 
than a decade, Commissioner Kostielney has been a dedicated, savvy, and 
servant-hearted leader.
  As the District 1 Commissioner, he represents northern St. Joseph 
County, including Granger, all of Clay, German and Harris townships and 
parts of the far-north sides of South Bend and Mishawaka.
  Throughout his tenure, Commissioner Kostielney--who currently serves 
as President of the Board of Commissioners--has worked tirelessly to 
deliver results for St. Joseph County Hoosiers. Since taking office in 
2009, he has developed expertise on the issues that matter most to our 
community--creating jobs, stewarding resources, and building a brighter 
future for St. Joseph County.
  Among his many achievements, Commissioner Kostielney spearheaded the 
South Shore double tracking project that will make it easier for those 
who work in the Chicago area to join our community and make a home in 
Indiana. He also has developed key public-private partnerships, 
including with the University of Notre Dame, to drive results for 
Hoosier families.
  A lifelong Hoosier, Commissioner Kostielney has deep roots in this 
region. This is where he and his wife, Joy, have raised their beautiful 
family and served as active community members. In addition to his 
official duties in St. Joseph County, Commissioner Kostielney also 
serves as Assistant Manager of the Robinson Community Learning Center 
at the University of Notre Dame.
  Previously, he served on the St. Joseph County Council from 2003 
through 2006. As he prepares to retire, Commissioner Kostielney leaves 
an outstanding legacy that has contributed to the overall development, 
growth and modernization of St. Joseph County.
  On behalf of the 2nd District of Indiana, it is my privilege to honor 
Commissioner Andy Kostielney and thank him for his years of service to 
our community. I am proud to call Commissioner Kostielney a dear 
friend, and I am

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grateful for his longstanding partnership in serving the people of St. 
Joseph County. As he and his family embark on a new chapter, I wish 
them continued good health and happiness.

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