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Albert Harold Quie Post Office

Date: Nov. 1, 2005
Location: Washington, DC


ALBERT HAROLD QUIE POST OFFICE -- (House of Representatives - November 01, 2005)

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Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume.

Mr. Speaker, as a member of the House Government Reform Committee, I am pleased to join my colleague in consideration of H.R. 3989, legislation naming the postal facility in Dennison, Minnesota, after Albert Harold Quie. This measure, which was introduced by Representative JOHN KLINE on October 6, 2005, and unanimously reported by our committee on October 20, 2005, enjoys the support and cosponsorship of the entire Minnesota delegation.

Harold Quie, a native of Minnesota, was born on a farm, educated in the State, and served in the U.S. Navy for 2 years. He served in the Minnesota State Senate from 1955 to 1958, before serving in the U.S. House of Representatives in 1958. Representative Quie was reelected and served until 1979 when he was elected Governor of Minnesota. He served as Governor until 1983.

After 25 years in government as a public servant, Representative Quie continued to be a man of the people. He became a lecturer, teacher, and director, and vice president of Prison Fellowship, both in Minnesota and North Dakota. Representative Quie is currently retired, living in Minnesota.

Mr. Speaker, I commend my colleague for seeking to honor the contributions of former Representative and Governor Quie, and I urge swift passage of this bill.

Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.

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