[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 201 (Wednesday, December 6, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1182-E1183]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     RECOGNIZING MAYOR FRANK KUNTZ

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                            HON. KIM SCHRIER

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 6, 2023

  Ms. SCHRIER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the public 
service and accomplishments of Mayor Frank Kuntz, who for the past 12 
years has served as the Mayor of Wenatchee, Washington.

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  Upon entering office, Mayor Kuntz inherited an incredibly difficult 
situation, as the city faced dire financial challenges. Thankfully, 
Mayor Kuntz, an accountant by trade, put his professional expertise to 
good use and worked with Republicans, Democrats, and Independents to 
restore Wenatchee's financial standing. Moreover, Mayor Kuntz's 
effective, thoughtful leadership has allowed the city to expand and 
invest in several development projects that have helped the local 
infrastructure and economy.
  It has been a true pleasure to work with Mayor Kuntz over the past 5 
years. His North Star has always been how best to serve the people of 
Wenatchee. We have shared this goal and worked together in a bipartisan 
manner to finally make the Apple Capital Loop a reality. Mayor Kuntz 
and I have also worked together to address crime and the fentanyl 
epidemic, prevent catastrophic wildfires, and support agriculture, 
rural economies, and local healthcare. I will miss serving alongside 
Mayor Frank Kuntz but will continue to cherish our friendship. I wish 
him all the best in his future endeavors.

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