July 30, 2019 - Issue: Vol. 165, No. 129 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 1st Session

[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1008]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      LOREN KANNENBERG RETIREMENT

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                             HON. RON KIND

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 30, 2019

  Mr. KIND. Madam Speaker, today I recognize and celebrate the career 
of my friend and longtime District Chief of Staff, Loren Kannenberg. 
Loren was with me from the beginning, helping set up my district 
operation in 1997 during my first term in office. Last month Loren 
retired after serving the people of Wisconsin's Third Congressional 
District for over 22 years.
  Loren was born and raised in Wausau, Wisconsin. After attending 
college at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, Loren was a science 
and math teacher at St. Patrick's School in Onalaska. He went on to 
receive a Masters in Educational Administration from Winona State 
University and later served as principal at St. Patrick's School until 
1997 when he joined my team.
  Loren has always been a leader in the La Crosse community and active 
in local politics, at one point serving as the chair of the La Crosse 
County Democratic Party. He was also a longtime member of the La Crosse 
County Health and Human Services Board where he looked out for his 
neighbors and the less fortunate in our community. Additionally, he 
served on the Redevelopment Authority with the City of La Crosse, 
helping guide many projects such as the new bus depot in downtown La 
Crosse and the Riverside North Project which is now under development.
  An avid golfer, Loren has been a trusted playing partner over the 
years and has a great appreciation for the green landscapes we are 
blessed with in Wisconsin. Loren is also a talented musician and a 
member of the La Crosse Chamber Chorale. Above all, Loren is highly 
regarded by all those who know him as a family man and friend.
  Loren has always been a steady hand in overseeing my district staff's 
casework and outreach activities with the goal of providing the best 
possible services to my constituents. Loren was at my side as we 
traveled across Wisconsin and visited communities from Platteville to 
Menomonie and everywhere in between. Public service was in his blood--
his father, John Kannenberg, served 24 years as the mayor of Wausau, 
Wisconsin and 10 years on the Wausau City Council. Loren made an 
enduring impact on his colleagues and the constituents of Wisconsin's 
Third Congressional District. I thank Loren for all his hard work and 
dedication to public service, and I wish him all the best on a long and 
happy retirement.

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