[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 92 (Thursday, June 20, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1119-E1120]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO WILLIAM SINCLAIR

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                            HON. FRED UPTON

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 19, 1996

  Mr. UPTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. William Sinclair. 
Please join me in congratulating Bill as he retires after spending 
almost two decades as the city manager of my hometown, St. Joseph, MI. 
For 18 great years he has dedicated his hard work and efforts into 
making St. Joseph a quality city and a great a place to call home.
  Bill's career in public service reaches back to 1954 when began 
working as a surveyor and cartographer for the city of Detroit. His 
time in Detroit was interrupted for 2 years by a tour of duty in the 
U.S. Army. After spending a few more years in Detroit, Bill lent his 
engineering expertise to the cities of Birmingham and Rochester before 
calling the west side of the State his new home.
  He has also been active in other aspects of the community. Bill has 
served on the Twin Cities Airport Board, the Harbor Authority, and has 
been a fixture in the Michigan Municipal League.
  Over the past 18 years, local officials, city councils, businesses, 
and residents, alike, have all correctly sung the praises of this 
wonderful civic leader. He has been a fixture in our community and an 
integral part of its growth. His dedication, vision, and commitment has 
been an important ingredient in the rebirth of the twin cities area.
  Mr. Speaker, I have been lucky enough to work with Bill Sinclair on 
many different occasions. Time and time again I have counted on Bill 
for his assistance, his advice and his abundant energy. I know that 
though Bill is officially retiring, looking out for the best interests 
of the people of the St. Joseph-Benton Harbor area will continue to be 
a major focal point in his life. Someone this dedicated simply could 
not have it any other way.
  Mr. Speaker, please join with me on behalf of the people of 
Michigan's Sixth Congressional District in thanking Bill Sinclair for 
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years of dedication to St. Joseph, MI. I wish him and his wife, Hilda, 
a long, healthy, and happy retirement. All the best, Bill, and thank 
you for all that you have done.

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