[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 5 (Thursday, January 9, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E10]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         HONORING THE SERVICE OF SLEEPY EYE MAYOR WAYNE PELZEL

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                           HON. BRAD FINSTAD

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 9, 2025

  Mr. FINSTAD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the service of Wayne 
Pelzel, a friend, public servant, and fellow southern Minnesotan who is 
retiring from eight years of service as the Mayor of Sleepy Eye.
  Since his election in 2016, Wayne has faithfully served the people of 
Sleepy Eye and the greater Brown County community, working alongside 
the city council and city staff to understand the needs of its 
residents and improve the lives of those who call Sleepy Eye home.
  In his two terms as mayor, Wayne oversaw a period of growth and 
revitalization for Sleepy Eye, bringing new life to Main Street, 
welcoming new businesses to town, expanding housing, and growing the 
city's recreational opportunities.
  While Wayne leaves behind big shoes to fill, his tenure of dedicated 
service to the City of Sleepy Eye will be remembered by all of us for 
years to come.
  I congratulate Wayne on his well-deserved retirement. I thank him for 
his leadership and his service to our southern Minnesota community. I 
wish Wayne and Pattie all the best in this next chapter.

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