[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 48 (Thursday, March 22, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E415]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




ON THE OCCASION OF THE RETIREMENT OF ROBERT GRACELY FROM GENISYS CREDIT 
        UNION AFTER YEARS OF FINANCIAL SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY

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                          HON. GARY C. PETERS

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 22, 2012

  Mr. PETERS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. Robert Gracely 
on the occasion of his retirement from Genisys Credit Union after more 
than three decades of dedicated and passionate service to its members 
and the greater Southeast Michigan community. A member of Genisys since 
October 1967, his work has been significantly focused on Genisys' role 
as a steward of the Southeast Michigan community.
  Within the varied positions he has served during his time with 
Genisys Credit Union, Mr. Gracely has been a passionate advocate of its 
mission as a not-for-profit, member-owned financial institution that 
has been committed to helping its members since its formation in 1936. 
Based out of Auburn Hills, Michigan, Genisys is one of the largest 
credit unions in Michigan and one of the strongest in the country with 
over $1.4 billion in assets. Genisys and its members are deeply 
involved in altruistic work which supports local charities, 
organizations and events that enrich the lives of many throughout 
Michigan. These endeavors have earned Genisys and its members not only 
considerable praise but numerous awards for their commitment to 
community service and volunteerism.
  Throughout his tenure with Genisys, Mr. Gracely's colleagues have 
routinely praised his exceptional talent for recognizing client needs 
and recommending the right services. With his focus on building 
community partnerships, Mr. Gracely has leveraged his leadership within 
Genisys Credit Union to partner with and support local businesses, 
which has cultivated a vibrant small business community. Furthermore, 
Mr. Gracely has been praised for his ability to work within a team, to 
work with his staff and to identify issues and find innovative 
solutions. His strong command of financial issues, dedication to high 
quality customer service, and focus made him an invaluable asset. 
Genisys continues to develop its partnerships within the community and 
could not have been done without the help of Mr. Gracely.
  Mr. Speaker, as a leader within Genisys Credit Union Mr. Gracely has 
done so much to guide it and its members in their philanthropic 
activities within the communities that Genisys serves. Like so many of 
his colleagues in senior leadership positions at Genisys, he has worked 
tirelessly to provide the credit union's members with quality customer 
service and financial advising. His spirit of collegiality, dedication 
to his employees and the greater community, and his creativity will be 
sorely missed. I wish Mr. Gracely many happy years in retirement and I 
know he will continue to be involved in volunteer efforts here in 
Southeast Michigan for years to come.

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