[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 22 (Friday, January 30, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E83]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




CONGRATULATING JOHN W. RAUBER, JR. ON HIS RETIREMENT AFTER 25 YEARS OF 
             DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AT JOHN DEERE & COMPANY

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                           HON. DARIN LaHOOD

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, January 30, 2026

  Mr. LaHOOD. Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to recognize John W. Rauber, 
Jr., and congratulate him on his retirement after 25 years of 
distinguished service at John Deere. Joining Deere in 2000, John played 
an instrumental role in John Deere's U.S. and International Government 
Affairs and International Finance Teams, serving most recently as 
Regional Director & Counsel for Government Relations, and led the 
global Government Affairs organization.
  At John Deere, John helped strengthen business opportunities for 
dealers globally, develop innovative solutions for Deere customers, and 
build public affairs operations in Europe, Asia, and South America. 
John was instrumental in developing sound public policy to support the 
agriculture' community in Illinois, the Midwest, and throughout the 
United States--advocating for key provisions in the Farm Bill and 
prioritizing broadband connectivity for precision agriculture.
  Throughout his career, John has been known in Washington and around 
Capitol Hill for his effective advocacy, dedication, and leadership. 
He's been a trusted colleague and friend--well respected by Members of 
Congress on both sides of the aisle and his peers in Washington. A 
consummate professional, John was a reliable resource to those who 
sought advice or counsel. No matter one's role, John treated those 
around him fairly and with respect, providing mentorship and guidance 
to those in need.
  As native of Bethesda, Maryland, John's roots run deep in the greater 
Washington, D.C., area. Graduating from Georgetown University and 
George Washington University Law School, John has committed his life to 
serving his community and giving back to those who helped him along the 
way. Above all else, I know what John enjoys most is being a loving 
husband to his wife Diane, and an incredible father to their four sons, 
John, David, Michael, and Andrew. In retirement, John will continue to 
serve his community, enjoy his summers at the beach, and complete his 
10th Boston Marathon.
  I want to extend my sincere congratulations to John for his 
distinguished career and significant contributions to John Deere--which 
will leave an indelible mark on a great American and Illinois 
manufacturer. I wish John, and his wife Diane, all the best as he 
enters the next chapter in his life.

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