Herb Kohl: “I rise today to honor an outstanding public servant, Mayor Chester W. Grobschmidt of South Milwaukee, WI. After 9 years…”

“I rise today to honor an outstanding public servant, Mayor Chester W. Grobschmidt of South Milwaukee, WI. After 9 years as an alderman and 28 years in city hall, he retired from municipal government this April 18. Throughout Wisconsin, people consider his tenure one of the most successful in the State's history. The citizens of South Milwaukee will attest to Mayor Grobschmidt's many contributions to their community. He has improved municipal services, including the city administration building and street department. South Milwaukee can now feel more secure with Mayor Grobschmidt's work on the city's firefighting facilities and wastewater treatment center. Students and professionals alike can thank him for South Milwaukee's expanded library. The mayor also established the Chester A. Grobschmidt senior center in the city administration building for senior citizens' enjoyment and education. These are Mayor Grobschmidt's legacies; he is a tough act to follow. I applaud the mayor for epitomizing good, effective municipal government. The residents of South Milwaukee will always remember fondly his qualified and stable leadership. I wish Mayor Grobschmidt a happy, well-deserved retirement.”