[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 137 (Tuesday, October 25, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2171]
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          CONGRATULATING MAYOR GERALD ALSIP ON HIS RETIREMENT

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                          HON. SANDER M. LEVIN

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 25, 2005

  Mr. LEVIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to offer congratulations to 
Mayor Gerald Alsip on his retirement from the City of Roseville, 
Michigan.
  Mayor Alsip's exceptional career in public service spans 28 years. He 
has served the City of Roseville as a city council person for 16 years 
and Mayor for 12 years. Mayor Alsip's tenure has seen fiscal stability 
at the city and numerous local projects which have brought vitality and 
a sense of pride to the community. The new Recreation Center, 
renovations of the Library/City Hall and Police/Court complex, the 
opening of the Senior Center, and a variety of new businesses along the 
Gratiot corridor are highlights of an established community moving 
forward to serve its residents.
  Mayor Alsip's record of accomplishment demonstrates his leadership 
abilities and his dedication to the City of Roseville and its 
residents. Jerry Alsip attended and graduated from Roseville Community 
Schools. He and his wife, Sharon are parents of 3 daughters, Sandra, 
Shannon and Amanda and proud grandparents of Hunter and Payton with a 
third grandchild due in November. Jerry Alsip has also been employed 
for 33 years at the Macomb County Circuit Court-Juvenile Division, 
currently serving as the Juvenile Division Administrator.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in applauding Mayor Jerry 
Alsip for his years of effective service to the City of Roseville and 
for his tireless commitment to the well-being of its citizens. With our 
Congressional offices now located in Roseville, I have enjoyed the 
opportunity to work with Mayor Alsip and I extend my heartiest 
congratulations and warmest wishes as he starts this new chapter in his 
life.

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