[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 84 (Thursday, May 18, 2023)]
[Senate]
[Page S1741]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO MARC ROECKER

 Mr. SCHMITT. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize an 
outstanding constituent from Missouri, Mr. Marc Roecker. Marc is CEO 
and general manager of Laclede Electric Cooperative, headquartered in 
Lebanon, MO, and will be retiring from this position at the end of May. 
For nearly 42 years, Marc has been a leader in Rural Electric 
Cooperatives both in Iowa and Missouri.
  Over the past 10 years as CEO and general manager, Marc has overseen 
a significant amount of growth, implemented many technological 
improvements, and helped navigate the twists and turns of the economy, 
and he has done it all with a steady hand. He has been a great leader 
and a great friend of the Ozarks region.
  In his community, Marc was selected to serve on the Fort Leonard Wood 
Institute and Sustainable Ozarks Partnership at Fort Leonard Wood. 
These groups are focused on fostering the region's continued commitment 
to national defense and advocating for local and regional development 
initiatives, as well as the sustainment and growth of Fort Leonard 
Wood. Marc is a strong advocate for supporting the men and women who 
serve our country in the Armed Forces, both past and present.
  Leading up to his retirement, Marc has been asked what he will miss 
the most. In response, he says he will miss the people he has met over 
the years: members, employees, board directors, and colleagues alike. 
He said there is something very special about being a part of an 
electric cooperative and working with people who are so committed to 
serving their members.
  Laclede Electric Cooperative and the Ozarks region are incredibly 
grateful for Marc's dedication to the electric industry and Rural 
Electric Cooperatives. His selfless service to his community is an 
incredible example of citizenship, and they are all fortunate to call 
him a neighbor and friend. I ask my Senate colleagues to join me in 
recognizing Mr. Marc Roecker, and I wish him the best in his much-
deserved retirement.

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