[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 163 (2017), Part 1]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 955]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                       RECOGNIZING PAUL MICKELSON

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                            HON. MARK POCAN

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, January 13, 2017

  Mr. POCAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the life of Paul 
Mickelson--a constituent who dedicated his life's work to public 
service in his community, his state, and abroad.
  Paul Mickelson began his career in public service by joining the 
Beloit Fire Department. He worked there for 26 years serving several 
roles including motor pump operator, firefighter, and ambulance 
attendant. Paul also honorably served as the Fire Department's Union 
Representative and Union President.
  After his retirement from the Beloit Fire Department, Paul joined the 
U.S. Peace Corps and served in Cameroon. While he was there, he fell in 
love with the country and wanted to give back to the community where he 
worked. He founded Paul's Computer Institute (PCI) in Bamenda, Cameroon 
in 1997 which focuses on delivering high levels of professional 
training based in the Information and Communication Technology sectors. 
Thanks to Paul's hard work and dedication to increase access to high 
quality education and professional training, the PCI has become one of 
the largest and most respected computer training centers in West 
Africa.
  For all his contributions to public service, Paul was recognized as a 
Paul Harris Fellow by Rotary Club and was honored by Beloit College for 
his work and success with PCI.
  Paul's commitment to education and public service will live on 
through the Beloit community and the school he built in Cameroon.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with great honor that I recognize the life of Mr. 
Paul Mickelson today.

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