[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 68 (Wednesday, May 21, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1008]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        THANK YOU, ROBERT PRICE

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                          HON. JAMES A. BARCIA

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 21, 1997

  Mr. BARCIA. Mr. Speaker, many of the communities throughout our great 
Nation are blessed with great local governments. And the reason these 
governments are great is because they have been led by wonderful, 
dedicated people like Robert Price, the president of the village of 
Otisville, who is retiring after 36 productive years in office. He is 
being honored by the village with a retirement celebration on May 31.
  Bob first served his community as a member of the board of review, 
appeals and planning, beginning in 1958. He then in 1961 began 8 years 
of service as a member of the village council. Since 1969, he has been 
the village president.
  He will leave behind him a legacy of accomplishment. The village grew 
during his time of leadership, and many services had to be upgraded to 
provide for the increased demands. There were extensive improvements to 
the water system, including the construction of a new sanitary sewer 
system. Parks and recreational facilities were built for the community 
to provide the infrastructure that families need to provide wholesome 
recreation for their children.
  Bob Price's activities on behalf of the community came in many other 
forms as well. He was a charter member of the Otisville Jaycees, where 
he promoted the Jaycee sense of encouraging new businesses for the 
needs of residents of the community and as a source of jobs for many 
residents. His involvement in other civic and church groups are very 
well known throughout the community, and will certainly be highlighted 
at his retirement celebration.
  Mr. Speaker, each of us works with our local officials, and I know 
many of our colleagues have served in that capacity. It is the most 
challenging of all public service because you are accessible every 
moment of every day--at the office, in church, at the grocery store, or 
at the Little League game. I have great respect for these dedicated 
individuals. It is why I consider it an honor and a privilege, Mr. 
Speaker, to encourage you and all of our colleagues to join me in 
thanking Robert Price, an outstanding example of local officials, for 
all of the work that he has done, and offering our best wishes for him 
as he begins a well-earned retirement.

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