[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 146 (Monday, September 8, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E825]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





         RECOGNIZING THE SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP OF DAN HOUSTON

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                           HON. ZACHARY NUNN

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 8, 2025

  Mr. NUNN of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. Dan 
Houston on the occasion of his retirement and to honor his more than 40 
years of service at Principal Financial Group. From his first role in 
the retirement division to serving as Chairman, President, and Chief 
Executive Officer, Dan has exemplified steady leadership, a deep sense 
of responsibility, and a commitment to doing right by others. His 
career reflects the integrity and work ethic that define our state.
  Throughout his four decades at Principal, Dan helped guide the 
company through times of change and growth while staying true to its 
mission of serving everyday Americans. Under his leadership, Principal 
remained a reliable partner for working families and small businesses, 
helping them prepare for the future, plan for retirement, and weather 
economic uncertainty. He championed a people-first approach to 
financial services that created long-term security for those Principal 
served.
  Beyond the workplace, Dan remains a strong supporter of education, 
civic engagement, and local leadership. He serves on the boards of the 
Iowa Business Council, the Greater Des Moines Partnership, the Iowa 
State University College of Business, the Partnership for a Healthier 
America, and the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines. Through 
these roles, he continues to lift others up and strengthen the 
communities we call home.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in thanking Dan Houston 
for his commitment to Iowa, his more than 40 years of service at 
Principal Financial Group, and in wishing him well as he steps into 
this new chapter.

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