[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 3]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 4270]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING JIM SCHUG OF STILLWATER, MINNESOTA FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE 
                      WASHINGTON COUNTY GOVERNMENT

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                         HON. MICHELE BACHMANN

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 27, 2012

  Mrs. BACHMANN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a great public 
servant on his retirement. Jim Schug of Stillwater, Minnesota, has 
served more than 25 years in Washington County Government and spent 17 
years as the County Administrator.
  Jim leaves a legacy of dedicated service to his employees and county 
residents. He faithfully worked as the Chief Administrator to the five 
member County Board to keep county services running in light of growing 
demands and dwindling resources. The same County Board, named January 
26 as ``Jim R. Schug Day'' as a way to honor and remember his 
contributions. Of course, Jim would have never asked for this honor, 
but accepted it with grace and humility.
  Jim's work with county employees was focused and dedicated. He earned 
a reputation as a kind man with a personal touch. Personally, I 
consider Jim a steadfast public servant who will remain a fixture in 
the community. Even though he hails from the western suburbs, he will 
always have a home in Washington County.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask this body to recognize Jim Schug's 25 years of 
service to Washington County and congratulate him upon his retirement. 
Jim has set a new standard in county services and administration; we 
can all look forward to the bright future he has entrusted to the Board 
and staff of Washington County.

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