[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 63 (Monday, April 11, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E375]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING INDIANA STATE REPRESENTATIVE DOUG GUTWEIN FOR HIS SERVICE TO 
                                HOOSIERS

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                          HON. JACKIE WALORSKI

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 11, 2022

  Mrs. WALORSKI. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Indiana State 
Representative Doug Gutwein on his remarkable career in service to our 
state and nation as he prepares to retire this year. Representative 
Gutwein, who represents Indiana House District 16, has dedicated his 
life to making his fellow Hoosiers safer, stronger, and more 
prosperous.
  A lifelong Hoosier, Representative Gutwein was born and raised in 
Francesville. After graduating from high school, he served in the 
United States Army. He returned to Pulaski County to run his brother's 
small business, which he later acquired.
  In 1991, Representative Gutwein began his career in public service as 
a member of the Francesville Town Board and he was elected president of 
the board in 1992.
  First elected to the Indiana State House of Representatives in 2008, 
Representative Gutwein quickly began delivering results for Hoosiers.
  During his tenure, he has served as a leader in expanding newborn 
screenings and safeguarding the most vulnerable Hoosiers. 
Representative Gutwein has sponsored legislation, including both 
Graham's Law and Bryce's Bill, to update and expand the list of 
screenings newborns receive in Indiana shortly after birth--increasing 
awareness of conditions and saving lives.
  Representative Gutwein also introduced legislation to address 
flooding and drainage issues along the Kankakee and Yellow rivers by 
the Kankakee River Basin and Yellow River Basin Commission, which will 
have long-lasting benefits for our region.
  As a veteran, Representative Gutwein has remained active in 
advocating for his fellow veterans and supporting our troops. He led 
legislative solutions to equip Hoosier veterans with resources, improve 
communication with the veteran community, and cut taxes for our heroes. 
In addition to his work in the State Assembly, Representative Gutwein 
also is an active member of the American Legion and continues to fight 
every day for his fellow veterans. He has been instrumental in sending 
Indiana-grown popcorn to American troops to share a taste of home.
  Throughout his time at the Statehouse, Representative Gutwein has 
been a strong leader for agriculture, small business, and other vital 
Hoosier priorities. He also served as chairman of the Environmental 
Affairs Committee, the Employment, Labor and Pensions Committee, and 
the Select Committee on Government Reduction.
  Representative Gutwein and his wife, Mary Lew, have been blessed with 
three children and seven grandchildren. The entire Gutwein family is a 
cherished part of our Pulaski County community.
  On behalf of the 2nd District of Indiana, it is my privilege to honor 
State Representative Doug Gutwein for his distinguished service to 
Hoosiers and Americans across the country. As he prepares to retire 
from the Indiana State House of Representatives, I wish Representative 
Gutwein and his family all the best in the chapters ahead.

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