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RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF DEKALB COUNTY COMMISSIONER MIKE WATSON

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On 2025-03-27, Representative Marlin A. Stutzman (R-IN-3) delivered a floor speech titled "RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF DEKALB COUNTY COMMISSIONER MIKE WATSON" in the House.

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Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 56 (Thursday, March 27, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 56 (Thursday, March 27, 2025)] [House] [Pages H1319-H1320] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF DEKALB COUNTY COMMISSIONER MIKE WATSON (Mr. STUTZMAN asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) Mr. STUTZMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the outstanding life and public service record of DeKalb County Commissioner Mike Watson. Mike dedicated his life to serving northeast Indiana in roles ranging from president of the Auburn Economic Development Commission, president of the DeKalb Central Foundation, and serving as an Auburn Common Councilman. In December, before his passing, Mike received the distinguished County Commissioner of the Year award from the Indiana County Commissioners Association. Mike was the architect of many projects that bettered our region such as having the Auburn Waterloo Trail become part of the Poka-Bache Connector trail between Angola and Bluffton, Indiana, and the creation of the Auburn Main Street which collaborates with the Auburn community to [[Page H1320]] be an economic driver through promoting and advancing the town's vibrant historic downtown that is welcoming for all folks. Mike will be remembered as an incredibly hard worker, an intense advocate for his Auburn community, and an unapologetic family man. He always put his heart and soul into his work, and our community will miss him and his mentorship sorely. ____________________

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RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF DEKALB COUNTY COMMISSIONER MIKE WATSON Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 56 (Thursday, March 27, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 56 (Thursday, March 27, 2025)] [House] [Pages H1319-H1320] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF DEKALB COUNTY COMMISSIONER MIKE WATSON (Mr. STUTZMAN asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) Mr. STUTZMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the outstanding life and public service record of DeKalb County Commissioner Mike Watson. Mike dedicated his life to serving northeast Indiana in roles ranging from president of the Auburn Economic Development Commission, president of the DeKalb Central Foundation, and serving as an Auburn Common Councilman. In December, before his passing, Mike received the distinguished County Commissioner of the Year award from the Indiana County Commissioners Association. Mike was the architect of many projects that bettered our region such as having the Auburn Waterloo Trail become part of the Poka-Bache Connector trail between Angola and Bluffton, Indiana, and the creation of the Auburn Main Street which collaborates with the Auburn community to [[Page H1320]] be an economic driver through promoting and advancing the town's vibrant historic downtown that is welcoming for all folks. Mike will be remembered as an incredibly hard worker, an intense advocate for his Auburn community, and an unapologetic family man. He always put his heart and soul into his work, and our community will miss him and his mentorship sorely. ____________________