[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 121 (Thursday, July 25, 2024)]
[House]
[Pages H4917-H4918]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           CONGRATULATING MAYOR DAVE KLEIS ON HIS RETIREMENT

  (Mr. EMMER asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. EMMER. Mr. Speaker, a public servant, a veteran, a small business 
owner, and my friend, St. Cloud Mayor Dave Kleis is retiring after 
nearly 30 years in office.
  Dave found his passion for politics while serving in the Air Force 
and working as a congressional liaison at the Pentagon. He then 
represented the St. Cloud area in the State senate for 10 years, 
eventually becoming the Senate minority leader.
  Dave is a customer service representative. During his 20 years as 
mayor, he hosted over 1,000 townhalls, including multiple 24-hour 
marathon townhalls and frequently invited residents to his home for 
dinner.
  Dave has been an incredible partner working with us on hard 
infrastructure projects in the St. Cloud COP House. I thank Dave for 
his service to St. Cloud, Stearns County, and the State of Minnesota. 
Enjoy your retirement.

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