[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 172 (Thursday, October 19, 2023)]
[Senate]
[Page S5105]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                      REMEMBERING DAVID SMIGLEWSKI

 Ms. KLOBUCHAR. Mr. President, I rise to celebrate the 
incredible life and legacy of Granite Falls, MN, mayor David ``Smig'' 
Smiglewski. A lifelong resident of Granite Falls, Dave loved his 
neighbors and gave so much to his city that he became known as ``Mr. 
Granite Falls.'' During his entire 44-year career in public service, 
which began with an appointment to the city council at age 26, Dave 
always made time for his neighbors and would stay late after city 
council meetings to share his vast knowledge of the region's history 
and tell stories about Granite Falls.
  I had the pleasure of visiting Mayor Smiglewsi and other local 
leaders in Granite Falls earlier this year. We had productive 
discussions about our shared vision for bringing broadband to rural 
Minnesota, investing in Granite Falls' public schools, and 
strengthening the city's economy. What I remember most fondly from my 
visit, however, happened after our meeting, when Dave opened up the 
historic Andrew J. Volstead House and gave me a tour.
  Dave always looked out for the people of Granite Falls, but he loved 
his family most of all. He and Cindy, his wife of 40 years, raised 
three children and had three grandchildren who kept them busy with 
sporting events, music concerts, and dance recitals. Throughout his 
decades of public service, Dave cherished his time with his family and 
made every effort to be with them.
  That was Dave: a beloved mayor, a local historian, and, most of all, 
a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Today, my heart is with all 
those who knew and loved Smig.

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