[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 111 (Tuesday, July 8, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1407]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      RECOGNIZING MR. JACK HOPKINS

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                            HON. FRED UPTON

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 8, 2008

  Mr. UPTON. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Mr. Jack 
Hopkins of Kalamazoo, Michigan, for his 25 years of distinguished 
service to the Kalamazoo Community Foundation and the greater Kalamazoo 
area.
  Jack began working with the Kalamazoo Community Foundation in 1983 
and was named its president/CEO in 1994. Under his esteemed leadership, 
the foundation's assets have grown exponentially, allowing millions to 
be invested in the local community. At the same time, Jack has 
volunteered with more than 30 local nonprofit organizations dedicated 
to enhancing the economic vitality and cultural richness of the 
Kalamazoo region. Further accomplishments include his work to help 
create the Arts Fund of Kalamazoo County, establish an active Youth 
United Way program, and initiate the Community Foundation's 
BetterTogether/Kalamazoo social capital initiative.
  Apart from his work in Kalamazoo, Jack has also been a leader at the 
regional and national levels. He was the first chair of the Council on 
Foundations' Community Foundation Leadership Team and board vice chair 
of the Council of Michigan Foundations. He has also served on the board 
of the Community Foundations of America and was former chair of 
Michigan Community Foundations Ventures.
  The Kalamazoo Community Foundation was established for the betterment 
of the greater Kalamazoo community. Jack's personal and professional 
legacy is one that exemplifies this mission. Jack Hopkins has been a 
truly exceptional asset to the Kalamazoo community.
  Once again, I would like to personally congratulate and thank Jack 
for his many years of service. Southwest Michigan is and will forever 
be a better place to live and work because of his contributions.

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