[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 128 (Friday, October 13, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1775]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          CONGRATULATING JUDGE ROMAN S. GRIBBS UPON RETIREMENT

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                            HON. FRED UPTON

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 12, 2000

  Mr. UPTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to mark the end of an era in the 
government of my home state of Michigan. With the retirement of Judge 
Roman S. Gribbs, the people of Michigan are losing more that just a 
Judge, they are losing a man who has dedicated his life to serving the 
people. His dedication and work over the years for the people of 
Michigan has been truly admirable and aspiring to many.
  With over 45 years of service to his community, Judge Gribbs has left 
his mark on a countless number of lives. This loving husband and father 
of five children, began his career as professor at the University of 
Detroit in 1954. His distinguished career included many different 
positions within the legal profession. His jobs ranged from Assistant 
Prosecutor to Sheriff of Wayne County by 1969. He was elected Mayor of 
the city of Detroit serving from 1970-1974, during which he was elected 
as the President of the National League of Cities.
  In the 25 years since he left the Mayor's office, Judge Gribbs has 
dutifully served the citizens of Michigan, first on the Third Judicial 
Court and then on the Court of Appeals. His service throughout his life 
is a testament to the man that he is, a compassionate, committed worker 
for the people. Such a public servant is one that the people should 
treasure and feel fortunate to have in our democracy.
  The state of Michigan and our country have been beneficiaries of the 
generous and outstanding service provided by Judge Roman S. Gribbs. It 
is my great pleasure to honor him today, and to wish him a happy, 
healthy and productive retirement.

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