[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 45 (Wednesday, April 22, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E614]
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                         TRIBUTE TO JACK FIELDS

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                          HON. DAVID E. BONIOR

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 22, 1998

  Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, today I would like to congratulate, Mr. Jack 
Fields upon his retirement next month from his position as St. Clair 
Shores City Clerk. His friends and colleagues will honor him with a 
retirement party at Blossom Heath on April 8, 1998.
  Jack Field's compassion and dedication have earned him a special 
place in the hearts of the residents of St. Clair Shores. In his 
office, a cork board is warmly decorated with pictures of families and 
children who reside in St. Clair Shores. The people who know and work 
with Jack realize he is more than just the City Clerk, he is a friend. 
As St. Clair Shores mayor Curt Dumas has said, ``He has touched a lot 
of people in many ways. Jack Fields always has that kind of smile on 
his face that helped so many people.''
  When Jack quit his job at an automotive factory in 1971 to run the 
Civic Arena, he had no idea the job would lead him to the position of 
City Clerk. During the twelve years that Jack ran the Civic Arena, he 
earned a reputation for fairness and as a peacemaker. His popularity 
within the community prompted city officials to ask Jack to apply for 
the position as clerk. Jack turned them down. However, after some 
persuasion, Jack became the City Clerk in 1983. Jack has said, ``I have 
loved this job more than I can express.'' I as sure many people in the 
community feel the same way about him.
  St. Clair Shores has been lucky to have a leader like Jack Fields. 
Few people give to their community with the same time and energy that 
Jack has given to his. On behalf of the citizens of St. Clair Shores, I 
would like to thank Jack for all of his hard work and dedication.

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