[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 83 (Monday, May 21, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1099]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO GALEN JAMISON

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                          HON. DALE E. KILDEE

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 21, 2007

  Mr. KILDEE. Madam Speaker, I ask the House of Representatives to join 
me in honoring the memory of Galen Jamison. Galen passed away on 
Thursday, May 17, in my hometown of Flint, Michigan at the age of 71. 
Galen was a committed public servant, always striving to improve the 
quality of life for the people of the greater Flint area. He was a dear 
friend and a valued advisor. I will miss his knowledge and wisdom.
  He was a graduate of Central Michigan University and he had attended 
Arkansas State College and GMI. Mr. Jamison married Shirley J. Earns in 
1955 and moved to Flint Township where he resided for over 50 years. 
Galen worked for General Motors as a General Supervisor. He was deeply 
committed to public service. Galen was elected as Flint Township 
supervisor and served 4 years. He was also elected 2 terms as Trustee 
on Flint Township Board of Trustees. Galen held several appointed 
positions over the years. These included State of Michigan Registered 
Codes Official and Inspector, Commercial Plan Reviewer, and 11 years on 
the Liquor Advisory Board where he drafted the first ordinance. He 
served on the Planning Commission for 9 years, the Board of Appeals for 
6 years, the Economic Development Authority, the Central Business 
District Authority, the Bicentennial Committee, and was the Anti 
Annexation Drive Coordinator.
  Galen served on many Genesee County Boards including service as the 
Chairman of the Auto and Theft Grant Board. He held positions with the 
Water and Waste Board, the Retirement Board, the Parks Board, the 
Library Steering Committee, and as Genesee County Michigan Township 
Association Trustee. He had previously served on the CAMEO Executive 
Board and as a Flint Junior Achievement Advisor. He served as the 
Chairman for the Flushing Road Action Committee for Water for 4 years. 
At the time of his death Galen was currently serving as the Flint 
Township Chief Building Director and Chairman of the Genesee County 
Road Commission. Because of his commitment to public service Galen was 
awarded the G.M. Truck and Bus Plant Award for excellence in Community 
Activities.
  Galen is survived by his wife of 51 years, Shirley, his children, 
grandchildren, great grandchildren, brothers, sister, numerous nieces 
and nephews and a Godchild.
  Madam Speaker, please join me in paying respects to a wonderful man 
and a true public servant, Galen Jamison. The Flint area mourns his 
passing and will miss his leadership, insight and zeal to make the 
Flint community a better place to live and work.

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