[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 133 (Wednesday, September 29, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1824]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING JAMES ANULEWICZ

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                       HON. THADDEUS G. McCOTTER

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 29, 2010

  Mr. McCOTTER. Madam Speaker, today I rise to honor and acknowledge 
Director of Public Services James Anulewicz upon his retirement after 
having served the Charter Township of Plymouth since 1984.
  While working toward a Bachelor of Science degree at Michigan State 
University, James Anulewicz spent the summers of 1965 and 1966 working 
as a student intern at Caro State Hospital where his reports, plans and 
recommendations led to numerous changes, alterations and new 
construction on the hospital grounds. Jim graduated from Michigan State 
in 1967 and entered the graduate program in Landscape Architecture at 
the University of Michigan. During the summers of 1967 and 1968, he 
also became a student intern with the Huron Clinton Metropolitan 
Authority where he was solely responsible for the analysis of the 
Clinton River basin to determine its acceptability for a regional park.
  Prior to the completion of his program at the University of Michigan, 
James Anulewicz was drafted into the United States Army. During his 
nearly 3 years of service Jim completed Officer's Candidate School and 
tours of duty at Fort Benning, Georgia and in DaNang, South Vietnam 
where he received the Bronze Star. Returning to civilian life, Jim 
again pursued his Master's Degree at the University of Michigan 
successfully completing those requirements to graduate in 1972.
  Throughout the 1970s James Anulewicz was employed by Norman L. 
Dietrich Associates where his primary work involved the planning tasks 
for both the Township of Plymouth and the City of Flat Rock. In 1978, 
Jim was given full managerial responsibility for Norman L. Dietrich 
Associates.
  James Anulewicz began a long tenure with the Charter Township of 
Plymouth in 1984 when he was hired as the Planning Director. He also 
established his own consulting firm, James D. Anulewicz Associates. Jim 
proved to be invaluable, working closely with the Township Supervisor 
related not only to planning but in other areas as well. Mr. Anulewicz 
served as a planning consultant for the City of Flat Rock and remains 
as a planning consultant to Frenchtown Township near Monroe.
  In 1989, James Anulewicz became the Director of Public Services for 
Plymouth Township overseeing the Departments of Public Works, Parks, 
Planning, and Engineering as well as Solid Waste and Recycling. Jim was 
named Community Administrator of the Year by the Michigan Society of 
Planning Officials in 1994.
  James Anulewicz is a member of the American Planning Association, the 
American Society of Landscape Architects and the Michigan Chapter of 
Landscape Architects. He has served as the 1st Vice President of the 
Fall Festival Committee and is a Past President of the Kiwanis Club of 
Colonial Plymouth.
  Madam Speaker, since 1984 James Anulewicz has faithfully served the 
citizens of Plymouth Township. As he enters the next phase of his life, 
he leaves behind a legacy of dedication, integrity, and excellence. 
Today, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating Plymouth 
Township Director of Public Services James Anulewicz upon his 
retirement and recognizing his years of loyal service to our community 
and country.

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