    [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 31 (Friday, February 14, 2025)]
    [Extensions of Remarks]
    [Pages E132-E133]
    From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

                           HONORING MAYOR SCOTT LUND

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                                HON. ILHAN OMAR

                                  of minnesota

                        in the house of representatives

                           Friday, February 14, 2025

      Ms. OMAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the distinguished career
    of Scott Lund, the former Mayor of Fridley. He recently retired after
    nearly five decades of dedicated service to his community. Throughout
    his tenure, Mayor Lund has been a devoted leader, guiding the city to
    become a safe, vibrant, and welcoming place to live. His leadership has
    been instrumental in advancing numerous projects that have contributed
    to the city's growth and development.
      Mayor Lund moved to Fridley in 1979 and became involved in the
    community out of a commitment to giving back to others. He married his
    wife, Cindy, in 1976, and they have three children and four
    grandchildren. Mayor Lund has owned his own manufactured home sales and
    service business for 48 years. Elected to office in 2000, and
    continuously re-elected by the residents of Fridley, he has worked
    tirelessly as an advocate for residents.
      Those who worked closely with Mayor Lund admired his commitment to
    public service and his unwavering dedication to all of his fellow
    neighbors in Fridley. He has always been active in the community,
    engaging with residents, listening to their concerns, and advocating
    for their needs. Mayor Lund's hands-on approach to leadership has truly
    set him apart as a public servant.
      Under his leadership, Fridley has experienced transformative change.
    One of Mayor Lund's most significant contributions was his emphasis on
    environmental stewardship. He championed the redevelopment of the
    Northern Stacks industrial campus, a project that revitalized a vital
    city at area, cleaned up soil contamination, and reduced pollution.
    Additionally, Mayor Lund spearheaded a $30 million initiative to
    improve the city's park system, ensuring Fridley remains a beautiful
    and livable community for generations.
      Mayor Scott Lund embodies excellence, integrity, and leadership. His
    long and impactful

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    career is a testament to the difference that dedicated public service
    can make. It is an honor to thank him for his remarkable service and to
    celebrate his well-deserved retirement.

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