[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 16 (Wednesday, February 1, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E105]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    RECOGNIZING THE SERVICE OF RICHMOND TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR GORDON 
                               FUERSTENAU

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                         HON. CANDICE S. MILLER

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 1, 2012

  Mrs. MILLER of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, it is my distinct privilege 
today to recognize an extraordinary individual from Michigan's 10th 
Congressional District. On February 17, 2012, family, friends and 
neighbors of Mr. Gordon Fuerstenau will gather at the Richmond Township 
Hall to celebrate his dedicated and honorable record of public service. 
In total, Gordon has served the Township of Richmond located in 
northern Macomb County for an impressive 27 years, having first been 
elected as the Clerk in 1984 and then appointed to the position of 
Supervisor in 2003 which he held until 2011.
  As a former township supervisor myself, I can personally attest to 
the hard work, long hours and steadfast commitment it takes to 
efficiently operate and manage the day-to-day business of a township. 
The job can be difficult at times, but the rewards far outweigh any 
roadblocks faced along the way. There is nothing quite like the 
satisfaction of seeing the work you have accomplished to improve the 
community in which you live. Ultimately, you know you are making a 
positive difference and enhancing the quality of life for the 
generations to follow.
  Gordon's resume includes a long list of accomplishments demonstrating 
his leadership skills and impeccable integrity. He has served on the 
City of Richmond's Wellhead Protection Team which helped protect 
drinking water utilized by area residents. He also was a key player in 
fostering the amicable relationship with the City of Richmond through 
his work with the Richmond Volunteer Fire Department, and triumphing 
key environmental issues to help maintain the rural setting that is 
especially unique to Richmond Township.
  Mr. Speaker, I am grateful for this opportunity to properly 
acknowledge Gordon Fuerstenau's strong record of outstanding and 
invaluable public service to Richmond Township. I commend him on this 
very special occasion and offer my best wishes on many more successes 
in the future.

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