[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 77 (Wednesday, June 1, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1011]
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                       HONORING RANDALL D. BYRNE

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                          HON. DALE E. KILDEE

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 1, 2011

  Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Randall D. Byrne as he 
retires as City Manager of the City of Grand Blanc, Michigan, after 
nearly 30 years of service. His retirement is planned for June 3.
  Randy Byrne served as the Village Manager of Almont Village before 
accepting the post of Grand Blanc City Manager. During his tenure with 
the City of Grand Blanc he served with 6 Mayors and 24 City Council 
members and has accomplished numerous major projects. These include the 
construction of the City Hall, the Water Softening Project, the Grand 
Oak Subdivision Sanitary Sewer Project, expansion of Rust Park, 
creation of the Downtown Development Authority, expansion of the Gordon 
Mancour Fire Hall, the Jack Kipps Public Works Building, and 
construction of the Grand Blanc Senior Center, street and 
infrastructure projects and $12 million worth of grant projects.
  In addition to his work for the City, Randy Byrne served as President 
of the Grand Blanc Rotary Club twice, Vice President of the Genesee 
County 911 Executive Board, President of the Michigan Local Government 
Management Association, and Board Member of the Grand Blanc Chamber of 
Commerce. He was named the 1999 Citizen of the Year by the Grand Blanc 
Chamber of Commerce. He earned his Bachelor's Degree from Central 
Michigan University, his Master's Degree from Oakland University, 
received Credential Manager Status from the International City 
Management Association and attended the Senior Executive Institute at 
the University of Virginia. Randy and his wife Patricia have 3 sons, 
Phil, Kevin, and Chris.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask the House of Representatives to join me in 
applauding the public service career of Randall Byrne. Through his hard 
work, and perseverance the City of Grand Blanc is a thriving community. 
The residents, staff, and elected officials have all benefitted from 
his expertise and enthusiasm and his leadership will be missed. I wish 
him the best as he enters the next phase of his life.

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