[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 103 (Friday, June 20, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1306-E1307]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  PAYING TRIBUTE TO JAMES BARRETT, PRESIDENT AND CEO OF THE MICHIGAN 
                          CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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                            HON. MIKE ROGERS

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 20, 2008

  Mr. ROGERS of Michigan. Madam Speaker, I rise to honor the 
accomplishments of James Barrett, who is retiring after more than 
thirty years of service as the President and CEO of the Michigan 
Chamber of Commerce, an organization which has had an influential role 
in many important social, economic and political issues in the state of 
Michigan.
  Jim Barrett is well known and highly regarded in Michigan where he 
has been a leader in advancing Michigan business in a distinguished 
career that spanned four decades.
  In addition to his work with the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, Jim is 
also the President of Michigan Chamber Services, Inc. During his time 
there, Jim has worked diligently for the benefit of the Michigan 
business community by providing educational seminars, publications and 
many other services to help businesses grow and thrive.
  Jim also has done extensive work for Michigan's youth as President of 
the Michigan Chamber Foundation, which is involved in improving the 
level of education our children receive as well as the leadership 
training so important to their future.
  Jim's hard work and dedication was recognized many times over by his 
colleagues. Most notably in, 2002 he became an initial inductee into 
the Michigan Society of Association Executives Hall of Fame. 
Additionally, in 2003 the Michigan Political History Society selected 
Jim as the top Association Leader in Michigan over the last 50 years.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring James 
Barrett for being a model for all citizens, and for his dedication

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and commitment as a leader in his state. He is truly deserving of our 
respect and admiration.

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