[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 82 (Friday, May 13, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E502]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




HONORING RALENE BERGQUIST FOR HER TEN YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE HOUSE OF 
                            REPRESENTATIVES

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                             HON. RON ESTES

                               of kansas

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 13, 2022

  Mr. ESTES. Madam Speaker, I rise on behalf of the people of the 4th 
District of Kansas to pay tribute to Ralene Bergquist as she retires 
after ten years of service to our congressional district.
  Ralene Bergquist has faithfully served the people of Kansas' Fourth 
Congressional District for ten years. She began her career as a U.S. 
House of Representatives district staffer during the tenure of my 
predecessor, former Kansas' Congressman Mike Pompeo. When Congressman 
Pompeo accepted the call to become Director of the Central Intelligence 
Agency, Ralene was instrumental in facilitating the smooth and 
successful transition when I first took office.
  Ralene joined my district office shortly after my special election. 
Despite all the changes that come with a change in a district's Member 
of Congress, Ralene remained as the familiar, constant voice and 
compassionate listener for the constituents of the Fourth District of 
Kansas. She has served as the friendly face in the lobby and office 
manager of our district office for five years, following her five years 
of service with former Rep. Pompeo.
  Ralene's dedication and work has been very much appreciated and a 
great service to two members of Congress as well as the constituents of 
Kansas' Fourth Congressional District. I speak for myself and the 
entire D.C. and district staff when I say we will miss Ralene after she 
retires from congressional service.
  We are excited to see what the future holds for Ralene and wish her 
many blessings as she enjoys more time with her husband, Kansas State 
Representative Emil Bergquist, their children, and their grandchildren.
  I congratulate Ralene on a wonderful career and say thank you from a 
grateful district.

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