May 17, 2019 - Issue: Vol. 165, No. 83 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 1st Session

[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E623-E624]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  IN RECOGNITION OF THE LIFE, SERVICE, AND SACRIFICE OF MR. MITCHELL 
                               LUNDGAARD

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                          HON. MIKE GALLAGHER

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 17, 2019

  Mr. GALLAGHER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life, 
service, and sacrifice of Appleton firefighter Mitchell Lundgaard.
  Mr. Lundgaard began his career with the Appleton Fire Department in 
March of 2005 and spent the next 14 years serving and protecting his 
community. Through his dedication and hard work, Mr. Lundgaard achieved 
the rank of firefighter inspector.
  On Wednesday, May 15, 2019, Mr. Lundgaard tragically lost his life 
while on active duty. His heroism and bravery in response to a medical 
call will forever be remembered. He was a true leader in the Appleton 
community, and his absence will be felt across all of Northeast 
Wisconsin.
  Mr. Lundgaard's years of service to our community and his commitment 
to ensuring the safety of others set the highest example of citizenship 
that we must all strive for. Mr. Lundgaard's death is a tragedy for our 
community, and my deepest condolences go out to his wife, three 
daughters, and the rest of their family.

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  Madam Speaker, I ask that the members of this chamber rise in honor 
of Mr. Lundgaard's life, and that we keep him and his family in our 
thoughts and prayers.

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