[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 63 (Thursday, April 9, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E310]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              RECOGNIZING THE RETIREMENT OF GENE JANIKULA

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                             HON. TOM EMMER

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 9, 2026

  Mr. EMMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Gene Janikula for his 
many decades of public service on the Woodland Township board in Wright 
County, Minnesota. For 61 years, Gene has honorably served his 
community and fellow citizens with diligence and integrity. His 
lifelong dedication has left a legacy that will endure for many years 
to come.
  Gene's service began in 1965 when he was first elected to the 
Woodland Township board as constable on March 9, 1965. On March 25, 
1970, he was appointed treasurer to fill out a term. After that, he was 
elected treasurer every two years, ultimately serving as treasurer for 
38 years. In 2008, he ran for and was elected supervisor, serving in 
that position for over 18 years. Throughout his time on the Woodland 
Township board, he was a very active member of the Wright County 
Township Officers. He has also served as Chairman of the Watertown Fire 
Department Board, Director of Wright County Economic Development 
Partnership, and Chairman of the Minnesota Association of Townships 
Legislative and Research Committee.
  In gratitude for his service, the Woodland Township board unanimously 
passed a resolution to establish March 17, 2026, as Gene Janikula Day 
in Wright County. In addition to the recognition from Wright County, it 
is an honor to highlight Gene's dedication to Woodland Township from 
the U.S. House of Representatives.
  His service has left a lasting impact on both the community and its 
citizens. Gene's leadership has been a pillar of Woodland Township for 
decades, and those who follow in his footsteps will continue to build 
on the strong foundation he leaves behind. We wish him all the best in 
his well-deserved retirement.

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