[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 153 (Thursday, September 28, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1865]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    CONGRATULATIONS MICHAEL REGULSKI

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                          HON. JAMES A. BARCIA

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 28, 1995

  Mr. BARCIA. Mr. Speaker, the most important public servants are those 
who are closest to the people they serve, and I am proud to say that 
one of the finest, Michael Regulski, is a constituent. He has served as 
the finance officer for Bay County for nearly 16 years, and has 
consistently been responsible for Bay County winning the Certificate of 
Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government 
Finance Officers Association, for each year since 1989. This award is 
issued to only about the top 2 percent of units of government in the 
United States and Canada.
  His excellent work on behalf of Bay County has now earned him well-
deserved personal recognition from the Michigan Association of Counties 
at its 97th annual summer conference last month. The award, according 
to the association, is given to one county employee each year from 
outstanding service and innovative contributions to county government.
  Michael Regulski was nominated for this award by his colleagues in 
Bay County government. Having worked as the finance officer since 1989 
and as a senior accountant in the finance department since 1979, his 
colleagues learned to recognize and appreciate his attention to detail 
and accuracy. Revisions in payroll systems, budget development, and 
asset accounting are among his accomplishments. The improvement in the 
county's credit rating in 1992 speaks volumes about the true magnitude 
of accomplishment that his care has helped define.
  I am sure that his wife Diane, and his children, Andrew and Brad, are 
tremendously proud of him. I know that the people of Bay County 
appreciate his hard work, as well as his commitment to his community, 
evidenced by his involvement in St. James Catholic Church, his 
participation in school activities, and the Pony League and Little 
League associations. He has set an excellent example for all of us with 
his efforts both on the job and off the job.
  Mr. Speaker, jobs well done deserve to be commended. For his years of 
dedication and excellence, I urge you and my colleagues to join me in 
congratulating Michael Regulski on his award, and thank him for his 
outstanding work.

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