[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 67 (Thursday, April 17, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E323]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        RECOGNIZING HOLLISTER CITY ADMINISTRATOR RICK ZIEGENFUSS

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                           HON. ERIC BURLISON

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 17, 2025

  Mr. BURLISON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Hollister City 
Administrator Rick Ziegenfuss, who is retiring this month after 23 
years in this position.
  Mr. Ziegenfuss is a native of Cedar Falls, Iowa, but came to Missouri 
when he took his Army Infantry basic training at Ft. Leonard Wood in 
central Missouri. During his 22-year Army career, he graduated from 
Infantry Officer Candidate School, Infantry Officer Basic Course, 
Infantry Officer Advanced Course, and the Army's Command and General 
Staff College, where he graduated with honors. He held a series of 
command positions and earned numerous service awards and medals. He was 
discharged honorably as a Lieutenant Colonel.
  Following his military service, Mr. Ziegenfuss started an 
environmental company, which he subsequently sold, was vice president 
of operations for Creative Printing and Design, was owner and president 
of Ameri Trade Corp., and then became the director of economic 
development for the City of Hollister before he was promoted to city 
administrator.
  Mr. Ziegenfuss holds a Bachelor of Arts in personnel management from 
Mary Crest College in Davenport, Iowa. He has served on multiple boards 
in the Branson, Missouri, area and has been recognized with the 
Missouri Award, the Holllister Area Chamber of Commerce Heart of 
Hollister Award, the Branson Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce Pioneer and 
Community Spirit awards, and the True American Hero Award from the 
Branson Veteran's Task Force.
  Mr. Ziegenfuss is married to the former Dana Woodall, and they have 
three daughters; Beth, Brooke, and Brittney; a stepdaughter, Jordan; a 
stepson, Logan; six grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
  I'd like to congratulate Mr. Ziegenfuss on his outstanding career. 
Please join me in thanking him for his many years of service to others 
and wishing him well on his retirement.

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