[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 17 (Thursday, January 26, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E56]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       RECOGNIZING THE CAREER AND SERVICE OF SHERIFF MARK WIEGERT

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                          HON. MIKE GALLAGHER

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 26, 2023

  Mr. GALLAGHER. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor the career of 
retiring Calumet County Sheriff Mark Wiegert. Throughout Sheriff 
Wiegert's 31 years in law enforcement, he has proven to be a remarkable 
leader and mentor to those in his department. Beginning as a part-time 
officer in Brillion and Valders, Sheriff Wiegert has obtained immense 
knowledge while serving in different capacities and departments in law 
enforcement, including as a sergeant in the investigative division and 
a lieutenant managing the jail and investigations. The many positions 
he held along the way surely played a role in obtaining his most recent 
leadership position, Sheriff of Calumet County. I commend Sheriff 
Wiegert's unwavering service for the past 31 years to the people of 
Calumet County and Northeast Wisconsin.
  During his time leading the Calumet County Sheriff's Office, Sheriff 
Wiegert was committed to ensuring that the department expand while also 
identifying ways to better serve the community. While in office, 
Sheriff Wiegert oversaw the $35 million project to build the new 
sheriffs office and jail. In addition to the building expansion, the 
department added new positions, a swearing-in ceremony for officers. 
and a wellness committee that assists officers in navigating mental 
health challenges. In recognition of Sheriff Wiegert's efforts, he has 
received several awards, including the Wisconsin Officer of the Year 
Award and the Outstanding Victim Advocate Award from the Wisconsin 
Association of Homicide Investigators. It is evident through these many 
accolades that Sheriff Wiegert has committed himself to serving the 
people of Calumet County with a sense of duty and integrity.
  Mr. Speaker, today the people of Northeast Wisconsin thank Sheriff 
Wiegert for his extraordinary service and commitment to his community. 
Sheriff Wiegert will surely be missed, but I wish him all the best in 
his well-deserved retirement.

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