[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 3]
[House]
[Page 3114]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      A PUBLIC SERVANT REMEMBERED

  (Mr. EMMER of Minnesota asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute.)
  Mr. EMMER of Minnesota. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the memory 
of Washington County Commissioner Ted Bearth, who passed away last 
week.
  Ted was elected to the county board in 2012 and was reelected in 
2014, representing Washington County's Second District. However, Ted's 
long record of public service began more than 40 years ago, when he was 
elected to the Oakdale City Council in 1974. He spent an impressive 26 
years of service as a city council member and mayor.
  Ted's commitment to Minnesota and his community goes well beyond 
elected office. As a Marine Corps veteran, he was also involved in the 
Oakdale Veterans Memorial Committee.
  Ted Bearth was a beloved member of our community and a dedicated 
public servant. Despite his declining health, he stayed involved and in 
touch with county staffers and fellow commissioners. He was known for 
his strong leadership and ability to forge lasting connections.
  I wish Ted's family peace during this difficult time and assure them 
that he will be greatly missed by many Minnesotans.

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