[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 10445]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO BOB ERICKSON

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                            HON. JOHN KLINE

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 19, 2004

  Mr. KLINE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor my friend and neighbor, 
Bob Erickson, and to recognize him on the occasion of his retirement 
from the position of City Administrator for the city of Lakeville, 
Minnesota.
  Over the past 44 years, Bob Erickson has compiled a distinguished 
record of public service. He has been honored by such groups as the 
Dakota Electric Association for his devotion to the people of 
Minnesota.
  During his 15-year tenure as City Administrator, Bob helped transform 
a sleepy bedroom community into a thriving suburb with thousands of new 
jobs and thousands of new homes. Lakeville has benefited from his 
leadership and we owe him our gratitude.
  Bob Erickson will be remembered for his undivided devotion to his 
community and his tireless work to ensure the citizens of Lakeville 
receive the best possible services from their city government.
  The city of Lakeville thanks you, Bob, and so do I.

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