[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 11333]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




        TRIBUTE TO FORMER SHAWNEE CITY COUNCILMEMBER FRANK GOODE

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                           HON. DENNIS MOORE

                               of kansas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 22, 2010

  Mr. MOORE of Kansas. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to 
Frank Goode, who recently concluded 32 years of public service to the 
citizens of Shawnee, Kansas. In April, Frank Goode concluded a 30-year 
tenure as an elected member of the Shawnee City Council, which was 
preceded by 2 years of service on the Shawnee City Planning Commission.
  On April 12, the City of Shawnee announced that it is naming the 
city's Public Works Service Center after former Councilmember Goode, in 
recognition of his long and distinguished service to Shawnee. As Mayor 
Jeff Meyers said in making the announcement, ``I'm sure we couldn't 
find but a handful of individuals across the county who have served 
their community for 32 years. That kind of commitment to the community 
deserves recognition that a plaque could never give.''
  Frank Goode grew up in Shawnee, attending St. Joseph Grade School and 
St. Joseph High School. He also attended Donnelly College, Rockhurst 
College and Finlay Engineering School. A Korean War veteran, Goode was 
a division sales manager for the Stuart Hall Company. He first became 
involved with local issues when he was appointed to the Planning 
Commission in 1977; in the following year, he launched his first 
campaign for City Council.
  As Council member, Goode focused on expanding the city and improving 
its infrastructure, while holding the line on taxes. He was 
particularly supportive of tax abatements, particularly those for Bayer 
Animal Healthcare, which he credits with keeping that major employer in 
Shawnee.
  Having left the Council at age 80, Frank Goode is certainly entitled 
to a relaxing retirement. Nonetheless, he's still going strong, having 
spent the past few years also working at Goode Brothers Asphalt, a 
business started by his brothers at about the same time he first was 
elected to the Council. I know Frank will also remain aware of and 
involved with local issues before the Shawnee government.
  Madam Speaker, I know that you and all Members of this House join 
with me in paying tribute to a dedicated public servant who has been 
key to the growth and prosperity of Shawnee, Kansas, for the past 
several decades. I am pleased to have this opportunity to recognize 
former Shawnee City Council Member Frank Goode.

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