[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 74 (Tuesday, April 30, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E408]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF DANE COUNTY EXECUTIVE JOE PARISI

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                            HON. MARK POCAN

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 30, 2024

  Mr. POCAN. Mr. Speaker, I include in the Record the following 
proclamation honoring the contributions of Dane County Executive Joe 
Parisi:
  WHEREAS, Joe Parisi has had a long career in public service that 
dates back to 1996, having worked as a legislative aide in the 
Wisconsin State Capitol, elected as the Dane County Clerk, and elected 
to the State Assembly for Wisconsin's 48th District before being 
elected as the Dane County Executive on April 5th, 2011; and
  WHEREAS, Joe Parisi handled the Dane County's budget with precision 
to run the Dane County Regional Airport, the Henry Vilas Zoo, the 
county landfill, a host of parks, much of the criminal justice system, 
and an impactful human services program; and
  WHEREAS, Joe Parisi fostered excellent working relationships with 
South Central Wisconsin's local elected officials to invest in 
infrastructure, combat climate change, and protect the area's water, 
and
  WHEREAS, Joe Parisi has been credited as championing partnerships 
with local organizations to help create trust with many communities 
within Dane County and promoting racial equity in government and the 
workforce, and
  WHEREAS, Joe Parisi has been involved in projects such as youth 
training programs, expanding solar and renewable energy, 
apprenticeships in county parks, mental health initiatives, and a 
program that helps people expunge criminal records, and
  NOW, THEREFORE, I hereby proclaim May 1, 2024, as Joe Parisi Day in 
honor of his service to his community, Dane County, and the State of 
Wisconsin. I join his friends, family, and colleagues in offering him 
best wishes on his well-deserved retirement.

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