Gallagher Announces Wisconsin Delegation Support for Honoring Northeast Wisconsin Hero

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Mike Gallagher (WI-08) today announced overwhelming support from the Wisconsin delegation for his bill to rename the Appleton Post Office in honor of Officer Mitchell Lundgaard, a member of the Appleton Fire Department who was tragically killed on the line of duty one year ago today. The bill — supported by Reps. Bryan Steil (WI-01), Mark Pocan (WI-02), Gwen Moore (WI-04), Jim Sensenbrenner (WI-05), and Glenn Grothman (WI-06) — would officially change the post office’s name to the Mitchell F. Lundgaard Post Office Building. Click HERE to view the text of the bill.

“Officer Lundgaard was a hero in every sense of the word, and he deserves to be remembered as such,” said Rep. Gallagher. “While no gesture can fully honor his sacrifice, a post office in his name would serve as a small way for our community to commemorate his service for generations to come. With the support of the Appleton Fire Department, the Lundgaard family, and my Wisconsin colleagues, we will continue working to make the Mitchell F. Lundgaard Post Office a reality.” 

“Mitch was a community hero that left us too soon. This is a great way to memorialize his passion for public service and to help secure his legacy in the Appleton community,” said Appleton Fire Chief Jeremy Hansen.

Background:

On May 15, 2019, firefighter Mitchell F. Lundgaard, a Green Bay native and Green Bay Southwest High School graduate, tragically lost his life in the line of duty while responding to an emergency medical call near the Appleton Public Library. He was a true leader in his community, and had served with the Appleton Fire Department for 14 years where he achieved the rank of Driver Engineer. He's survived by his wife, Lindsey, and their three sons.

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