[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 74 (Thursday, May 20, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1044]
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                     TRIBUTE TO REV. RICHARD ANDRUS

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                          HON. DAVID E. BONIOR

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 20, 1999

  Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, today I would like to congratulate, Rev. 
Richard Andrus upon his retirement from the ministry. His parishioners, 
colleagues, family and friends will honor him with a retirement dinner 
at the First United Methodist Church in Mount Clemens, MI.
  Born in Reese, MI, in 1937, Reverend Andrus has dedicated much of his 
life to serving others. He entered the ministry in 1967, and has been a 
leader in nine different churches throughout his exemplary career. 
Currently, Reverend Andrus serves at the First United Methodist Church 
in Mount Clemens. He has been with the church for 7 years.
  Prior to his arrival at First United Methodist Church in Mount 
Clemens, Reverend Andrus served in several area churches, including the 
Warren First United Methodist Church and the Warren Wesley Church. 
Prior to that, he was assigned to the New Baltimore Congregation and 
built the Grace United Methodist Church.
  Reverend Andrus is a tireless advocate for the people of Macomb 
County. He formed the Macomb County Ministerium and has been a member 
of the Macomb Emergency Shelter Coalition for the last 10 years. 
Reverend Andrus is also a member of the Jail Ministry, the Healthier 
Macomb Organization and the Rotary Club. While serving in New 
Baltimore, he was also the Chaplain for the Civil Air Patrol at 
Selfridge Air Force Base.
  For more than 32 years, Rev. Richard Andrus has given his time, love 
and patience to the people he has served. Now, it is my honor to give 
Reverend Andrus my heartfelt congratulations as he celebrates his 
retirement.

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