Recognizing the Retirement of Ted Corrigan After 35 Years of Public Service
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Mr. NUNN of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. Ted Corrigan on the occasion of his retirement. Through more than three decades of steady leadership at Des Moines Water Works, Ted has played a central role in ensuring clean, reliable water for families across Central Iowa.
Since joining Des Moines Water Works in 1990, Ted has been a trusted steward of one of Iowa's most critical resources. He helped oversee major infrastructure improvements, expanded watershed protection programs, and worked with partners across the region to strengthen collaboration among local water providers. His leadership helped bring about the creation of Central Iowa Water Works, a new regional utility model built on cooperation and long-term planning.
Ted guided the DMWW through both steady progress and unforeseen challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic. At a time when basic services could not be taken for granted, he made certain that more than 500,000 Iowans continued to receive safe drinking water without interruption. His leadership during that period and beyond earned the Water Works national recognition, including the 2024 Gold Award for Exceptional Utility Management from the Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies.
Ted also understood that public service extends beyond pipes and pumps. He championed the transformation of Water Works Park into a welcoming community space, helping to lead the development of the Lauridsen Amphitheater and creating new opportunities for Iowans to gather, enjoy outdoor recreation, and build stronger community ties.
I have had the opportunity to work with Ted on matters of regional infrastructure and public health. His professionalism, clarity, and focus on long-term solutions made him a valuable partner to many, and his example has helped strengthen public trust in the institutions that serve our state.
Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in thanking Ted Corrigan for his decades of committed service to the Des Moines community and to the people of Iowa. We extend our best wishes to him and his family as he enters this next chapter.
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