[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 131 (Monday, October 17, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2096]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     HONORING JERRY BROWN ON HIS RETIREMENT FROM FORD MOTOR COMPANY

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                       HON. THADDEUS G. McCOTTER

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, October 17, 2005

  Mr. McCOTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge and honor 
Jerry Brown, as he retires from his position Governmental Relations 
Director, Michigan Region for Ford Motor Company.
  Jerry joined Ford Motor Company as a Research Technician in 1962 with 
the General Parts Division and spent the next several years in various 
engineering positions in Body and Product Engineering.
  In 1978, Jerry joined the Governmental Relations Staff as a Municipal 
Affairs manager. In 1994, he was appointed Director, Michigan Region in 
Lansing and has represented the Ford Motor Co. before the Michigan 
Legislature, the Governor and executive offices, government agencies 
and industry associations. Jerry also worked with the Local Government 
affairs activity on issues of importance to Michigan and Ford Motor Co. 
Additionally, Jerry has been very active in the community as a former 
member of Livonia City Council.
  Mr. Speaker, Jerry Brown has made a significant impact on Ford Motor 
Co., and his community over the past four decades. I ask my colleagues 
to join me today in honoring Jerry as he prepares for his retirement, 
and I offer my congratulations and appreciation for his 
accomplishments.

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