[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 146 (Monday, September 8, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H3869]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 CONGRATULATING SERGEANT KEVIN KALLINEN

  (Mrs. FEDORCHAK asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Mrs. FEDORCHAK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Sergeant Kevin 
Kallinen, who retired on August 13, for his remarkable 45\1/2\ years of 
service to the Grand Forks Police Department.
  Sergeant Kallinen holds the record as the longest serving sworn 
officer in the department's history, a distinction earned through 
dedication, remaining calm under pressure, and an unwavering commitment 
to public safety.
  He began his law enforcement career at just 20 years old and joined 
the Grand Forks Police Department in 1980. Promoted to sergeant in 
1997, he chose to remain on patrol where each day brought the 
opportunity to meet people, solve problems, and make a difference in 
his community.
  On behalf of North Dakota, I congratulate Sergeant Kallinen on this 
incredible milestone and thank him for his decades of faithful service. 
His story will live on for years to come as a truly remarkable 
achievement.

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