[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 5]
[House]
[Pages 6027-6028]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                       A FIRE CHIEF SAYS GOOD-BYE

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
Minnesota (Mr. Emmer) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. EMMER of Minnesota. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate

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Ramsey Fire Chief Dean Kapler, who recently announced his upcoming 
retirement.
  Since 1993, Dean Kapler has been responsible for every aspect of the 
Ramsey Fire Department, a responsibility that he handles with 
determination and enthusiasm. Over the past 23 years, Dean has 
recruited and trained 55 firefighters and maintained three fire 
stations. Additionally, he has worked tirelessly to provide better 
coverage and expand fire service for the Ramsey area.
  The dedication that Dean Kapler has displayed to his home city of 37 
years is further proven by the retirement date he has chosen. His 
retirement will be determined by the completion of the new fire 
department, a project that he has supervised and insists on seeing 
through to completion.
  I want to thank Dean for all the work that he has done for the city 
of Ramsey, and I wish him happiness in his well-earned retirement.


      Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant is ``Above and Beyond''

  Mr. EMMER of Minnesota. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate Xcel 
Energy's Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant for receiving the Above 
and Beyond Award from the U.S. Department of Defense. This award 
recognizes employers who have gone above and beyond the legal 
requirements of supporting Guard and Reserve employees, often by giving 
nonrequired benefits.
  The role of a Reserve member is critically important to national 
security, but it is a job with an uncertain future. Thankfully, the 
Monticello plant fully welcomes the work ethic, leadership, and applied 
knowledge veterans can bring to a position.
  Those who serve and sacrifice to keep our Nation safe not only 
deserve our respect, but also our help when they come home. That is why 
Xcel's commitment to hire our veterans is so important.
  I commend the Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant for hiring our 
veterans and for assisting employees who are serving in the Guard or 
Reserves. Congratulations and thank you to Xcel Energy for your well-
deserved award.

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