[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 195 (Tuesday, November 28, 2023)]
[Senate]
[Page S5621]
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                         Tribute to Mike Boehm

  Mr. President, for two decades, Michael Boehm has served as the mayor 
of Lenexa, KS, and he will now retire in January, having served as the 
longest serving mayor in the city's history.
  Mike has built his life and career in Lenexa. He is a lifetime 
resident, and Mike knows the ins and outs of his community. I have 
never met anyone who knows more about Lenexa than Mike Boehm. He 
understands the unique importance of every single business on Main 
Street and the men and women who run those businesses.
  During his 20 years as mayor, the population of Lenexa has grown by 
nearly 20,000 residents. That is remarkable growth, and it is a 
testament to the quality of the community he has led.
  Under Mike's leadership, downtown Lenexa was transformed with the 
relocation of city hall and the development of a new downtown district 
known as City Place. With new shops, restaurants, parks, and public 
spaces, Lenexa is attracting new families and young people who want to 
put roots down in Kansas. Mike also worked to open the Lenexa branch of 
the Johnson County Library system, as well as to bring the District 
Aquatic Center to the city of Lenexa.
  I admire Mike's leadership and determination for the city. I have 
always, always appreciated my conversations with Mike, whether he is 
visiting me here in Washington DC or when I am meeting with him in 
Lenexa. He is a true public servant, and the city and State are better 
because of Mike's service.
  I have enjoyed many times conversations on the phone and in person, 
with solid and good advice about what is in the best interest of the 
people of Lenexa and Johnson County and Kansas. Mike has been 
significantly helpful to me as we have worked to try to make sure good 
things happen in all places across our State.
  I congratulate Mike on his retirement and look forward to seeing what 
this next chapter holds for him.