[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 2]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 1710]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




          IN RECOGNITION OF CONGRESSMAN KILDEE'S 20,000TH VOTE

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                         HON. VERNON J. EHLERS

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 23, 2010

  Mr. EHLERS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to offer my thanks to 
Congressman Dale Kildee for his honorable service to the State of 
Michigan over the last 33 years. It has been a privilege to serve with 
him for half of that time.
  Congressman Kildee's diligence and commitment to voting is unrivaled, 
having missed only 27 votes in his entire career.
  His consecutive vote streak of 8,141 votes is admirable, not only for 
its unprecedented nature, but because it shows his commitment to taking 
a stand on the issues.
  Of the votes that Congressman Kildee has cast, many have been in 
support of important education reforms and our auto and manufacturing 
industries. I have enjoyed working with him on the Education and Labor 
Committee and, as a fellow educator, I have always appreciated his 
approach and commitment to improving our nation's schools.
  On a personal note, Congressman Kildee has been a great friend and a 
good example to me and every Member of Congress.
  The State of Michigan has been well represented by Congressman 
Kildee, and I hope he will be able to cast another 20,000 votes!

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