[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 14]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 19084]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 PASTOR CARL KRUEGER CELEBRATES THREE ANNIVERSARIES ON OCTOBER 1, 2004

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                         HON. GERALD D. KLECZKA

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 22, 2004

  Mr. KLECZKA. Mr. Speaker, on Friday, October 1, 2004 a celebration at 
St. John's Lutheran Church in Cudahy, Wisconsin will be held to honor 
Pastor Carl Krueger. This special occasion will acknowledge three 
anniversaries for Pastor Krueger. The celebration will mark his 30th 
year of ordination in the ministry, 25 years that he has faithfully 
served the parishioners of St. John's Church in Cudahy and 20 years of 
exemplary service as Chaplain of the Wisconsin Air National Guard's 
128th Refueling Wing from which he is retiring.
  Reverend Krueger was born and raised in River Rouge, Michigan, in a 
``down river'' area of Detroit. He received a B.A. degree from the 
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and a Master of Divinity Degree from 
Concordia Seminary, Springfield, IL. Reverend Krueger then served as a 
vicar at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Marquette, Michigan.
  It is apparent that Reverend Krueger is a man who is revered by his 
church members, respected by his military associates and highly 
regarded by those in the community who are familiar with the volunteer 
work that he has done over the years in supporting issues regarding the 
elderly and public health.
  Pastor Krueger is a family man, having been married to his wife 
Dianne since 1971. He and his wife have five children, including two 
sets of twins.
  Combining parish work and chaplain work has provided diverse 
challenges and opportunities for Reverend Krueger. He is well loved by 
the many members of the church that he has served over the past 25 
years and has distinguished himself in the military by receiving a 
number of awards including the Air Force Commendation Medal, the Air 
Force Achievement Medal and the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award.
  Reverend Krueger, it is with great pleasure that I extend my best 
wishes to you on the three anniversaries that you celebrate today and 
send my congratulations on your lifelong achievements and contributions 
to your church, community and to your country.

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