[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 72 (Thursday, May 13, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E850-E851]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING SENATOR JAMES BARCIA

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                          HON. DALE E. KILDEE

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 13, 2010

  Mr. KILDEE. Madam Speaker, today I ask the House of Representatives 
to join me in honoring Senator James Barcia, former Member of Congress, 
and current Senator representing Michigan's 31st State Senate District. 
The Bay City Branch of the NAACP will celebrate Senator Barcia's 
service at their Freedom Fund Banquet on May 16th.
  After Jim Barcia graduated from Bay City Central High School he went 
on to earn a Bachelor's Degree from Saginaw Valley State University in 
1974. During his college career he was elected student body president 
and began his lifelong commitment to public service. Jim was elected to 
three terms in the Michigan House of Representatives, and five terms in 
the United States Congress. He is now serving his fifth term in the 
Michigan State Senate. In this capacity he serves as the Chair of the 
Senate Committee on Hunting, Fishing and Outdoor Recreation. As a 
member of the Senate Appropriations Committee he sits on the Human 
Services Subcommittee, the Community Health Subcommittee and is the 
Minority Vice-Chair of the Higher Education, State Police and Military 
Affairs subcommittees. He is also the Associate President Pro Tempore 
of the Senate. Senator Barcia is married to Vickie Bartlett; he has two 
stepchildren and six grandchildren.
  Madam Speaker, I ask the House of Representatives to join me in 
applauding the career and life of one of its own. Jim Barcia is a 
dedicated, unswerving, public servant. He is a dear friend, and I have 
valued his insight over the years. I congratulate him for being honored 
by the Bay City Branch of the NAACP for his commitment to their goals 
and to the community.

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