[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 17406]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                   PAYING TRIBUTE TO MR. FRED HARRSCH

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                            HON. STEVE KAGEN

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 29, 2010

  Mr. KAGEN. Madam Speaker, I rise here today to pay tribute to Mr. 
Fred Harrsch for his dedication in upholding the great tradition of the 
Green Bay Packers fence along Lombardi Avenue in the shadow of Lambeau 
Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Mr. Harrsch inherited the Packer 
tradition 6 years ago when he took ownership of the fence which creates 
a unique sense of pride and camaraderie among fans. As friends, family, 
and visitors gather this football season to pay tribute to his hard 
work and contributions, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring this 
outstanding individual.
  Hundreds of thousands of fans pass by the city landmark on their 
pilgrimage to Lambeau Field, which dons a new coat of paint and a fresh 
slogan at the start of every season. This season, Mr. Harrsch has 
chosen the slogan, ``In Coach McCarthy We Trust'', in honor of the 
Packers head coach. In addition to more than 100 volunteers who turned 
out to help Mr. Harrsch paint the fence this year, two special guests 
came to take part--Packers President and CEO Mark Murphy, and the 
fence's original owner, Steve Kraft. This marks the 26th year of the 
fence-painting tradition.
  Madam Speaker, as Fred Harrsch celebrates another year of a great 
Green Bay tradition, I ask my colleagues to join me in saluting a truly 
extraordinary member of our community.

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