[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 132 (Tuesday, December 5, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2070]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO FRED J. SHALTZ

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                          HON. DALE E. KILDEE

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 5, 2006

  Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to pay 
tribute to an outstanding public servant and a close friend, Fred J. 
Shaltz. Fred recently retired as a Genesee County Michigan Commissioner 
after serving seven consecutive terms in office.
  Fred's career in public service started long before he was elected to 
office. After attending the University of Michigan, Fred passed the 
State of Michigan examination and was licensed as a land surveyor in 
1963. Two years later he founded Delta Land Surveying and Engineering, 
Inc. and Delta Aerial Photography. At the same time his career in 
community service began.
  He has served as either a current or former board member of the 
following organizations: Flint Jaycees, Hemophilia Foundation of 
Michigan, Rubicon-Odyssey House, Eastern Michigan Mortgage Banker's 
Association, Builder's Association of Metropolitan Flint, Fenton City 
Local Development Finance Authority, Fenton Chamber of Commerce, Mott 
College Foundation Board, Valley School Trustee, and served as the vice 
president of the Flint Area Chamber of Commerce.
  During his tenure as a Genesee County Commissioner, Fred carried out 
his duties by serving in the following capacities: member of the 
Genesee County Metropolitan Planning Commission, as chair of the Public 
Works Committee, member of the Lobdell Lake Board, chair of the 
Courthouse Square Committee, member of the 911 Consortium, the Valley 
Area Agency of Aging, the Genesee County Mental Health Board, Genesee 
County Recycling Coalition, chair of the Finance Committee, a member of 
the Leadership Committee, member of the Genesee County Mass Transit 
Authority, Greater Health Coalition, Genesee County Retirement Board, 
New Paths, County Park and Recreation, Chair of the Community Economic 
Development Committee, the Genesee County Board of Review, and the 
Flint City Planning Commission. Fred also served as the vice chair of 
the board of commissioners from 1995-1996 and 2000-2004. He was the 
chairman of the board during 1997 and 1998.
  Recognized by his peers, Fred has received the following awards: 
Young Democrat-of-the-Year Award, Knight of the Month K of C Council 
695 Flint, the 1966 Speak-Up and Spoke Award Flint Jaycees, Michigan's 
Community Leader, Flint Beautification Commendation, Women's Council of 
Flint Board of Realtor's Award, Feat Foundation Award, American 
Congress on Surveying and Mapping Fellow, Michigan American Legion 
Appreciation Award, Outstanding Service Award Greater Flint Area 
Chamber of Commerce, Community Mental Service Award, Flint City Council 
Appreciation, City of Fenton Community Service Award, Life-Member Award 
from Michigan Association of Realtors, Key to City of Flint, 2000 Dare 
Program, Burton Health Center Leadership Recognition, 1986 Associate of 
the Year from Home Builder's Association of Metropolitan Flint, 
Appreciation Award from Bureau of Business Practice, Patriotic Citizen 
Award from the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Dedicated Service Award from 
Genesee County Park and Recreation, Appreciation Award from the County 
Board of Health, Award from Valley Area Agency of Aging.

  Between the years 1968 to 1992 Fred was appointed by different mayors 
to serve on 11 city boards. He was also appointed by three different 
Michigan Governors to the board of licensing for architects, land 
surveyors, and Michigan's Small Business Council. He was the second 
vice president of the Home Builder's Association in 1985, and 
repeatedly recognized by the National Engineering Society on Education, 
Qualifications and Examiners. Fred was a founding member of the Fenton 
Rotary Club and a founding member of the Fenton Township Service Club. 
His article on excellent business practices appeared in a 1988 issue of 
Inc. Magazine and he was a contributor to the magazine's book ``301 
Great Management Ideas'' published in 1991. He contributed an article 
to a University of Michigan textbook on business, management, and 
leadership. In 2004 he was inducted into the Builder's Association of 
Metropolitan Flint Wall of Fame.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to be able to congratulate my friend, Fred 
Shaltz, as he retires undefeated in office after 7 terms with the 
Genesee County Board of Commissioners and 43 years of public service. I 
wish him the best as he embarks on this new phase of his life.

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