[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 165 (Friday, November 6, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2740]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO JANICE WILSON

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                          HON. SANDER M. LEVIN

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, November 6, 2009

  Mr. LEVIN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize my friend and 
colleague in public service, Janice Wilson of Fraser, Michigan, as she 
retires after 26 years of devoted and talented service on the City 
Council. I deeply enjoy working with Jan as she is a warm and 
passionate advocate for many important causes.
  Jan Wilson earned a bachelor's degree from Ball State University and 
received a master's degree from Wayne State University, where she later 
went on to become an instructor. In 1958, Jan Wilson began working on 
behalf of children with disabilities and their families at the Macomb 
Intermediate School District and she continued in this capacity until 
2000.
  In 1962, Jan and her husband Bob moved to the City of Fraser, where 
they have become an important part of this wonderful community. She has 
served her community in many capacities including as a member of the 
Recreation Commission and the Zoning Board of Appeals. She was elected 
to the Fraser City Council in 1983, and during her tenure, served 4 
terms as Mayor Pro-tem.
  Advocacy and devotion to helping people are the cornerstones of Jan 
Wilson's career. She is involved in many local organizations, never 
hesitating to take on another responsibility or to wear another hat if 
she thought it would help. She is a founding member of the Macomb 
County Child Abuse and Neglect Information Council. She was asked to 
serve on the Community Mental Health Board, the advisory boards of the 
Community Assessment Referral Education (CARE) Agency and the Retired 
Senior Volunteer Program. She is also the past president of the Fraser 
Goodfellows.
  Protecting the environment is one Jan Wilson's many civic passions. 
Governor Jennifer Granholm appointed her to Michigan's Air Pollution 
Control Commission and she also served on the Southeast Michigan 
Council of Government's (SEMCOG) Council on Environmental Quality. 
Governor Granholm also appointed her to the Michigan Commission on 
Services to the Aging. All of Jan Wilson's achievements have been 
recognized over the years as she has been recognized as the WWJ Citizen 
of the Week, the Handicapped Professional Woman of the Year, and 
Volunteer of the Year.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing the 
dedicated public service of Jan Wilson and her numerous achievements on 
behalf of children, families and her community. I am so pleased to join 
with the entire community in paying tribute to her achievements, 
thanking her for years of talented service and for being such a good 
friend to so many of us. I am confident she will continue to play an 
important role in the community where she is highly thought of, in 
addition to enjoying a bit of retirement with her husband and their 
four grandchildren.

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