[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 133 (Thursday, November 18, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2031]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    TRIBUTE TO JOHN M. (MIKE) HENRY

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                            HON. FRED UPTON

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 17, 2004

  Mr. UPTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to John M. (Mike) 
Henry who is retiring after a long and distinguished career of public 
service. A dedicated and selfless individual, Mike has served as County 
Coordinator for Berrien County for the past sixteen years. During his 
tenure, Mike assisted the citizens of Southwest Michigan in a number of 
capacities, all with great distinction.
  Since 1988, Mike's contributions to our community have been 
tremendous. He has consistently received accolades and recognition for 
his inspired work. During his time as County Coordinator, Mike crafted, 
managed and executed budgets exceeding $2 billion, had the unique 
ability to manage large sums of public funds--always meeting the 
highest level of auditing standards, and exhibited great competence and 
success in working with the legislative, executive, and judicial 
branches of government.
  In addition to his remarkable service to Berrien County, Mike also 
served his country with great distinction. He served in the U.S. Army 
for 20 years, including two tours in Vietnam, flying attack 
helicopters. During his extraordinary years of service, Mike was 
awarded with, among others, the Purple Heart, the Bronze Star, and the 
Meritorious Service Medal.
  Our community is in debt to Mike for his continued public service 
since 1988. I wish him and his family all the best in retirement. His 
service will be truly missed by the folks in Southwest Michigan.

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