[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 91 (Friday, June 15, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1050]
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               HONORING THE LIFE OF ARTHUR SHUFFLEBARGER

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                       HON. THADDEUS G. McCOTTER

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 15, 2012

  Mr. McCOTTER. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor the extraordinary 
life of Arthur Shufflebarger and to mourn him upon his passing at the 
age of 60.
  Born on May 3, 1952, Arthur graduated in 1970 from Atchison High 
School in Atchison, Kansas. He attended Benedictine College from 1970 
until 1972 and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Biology from 
Kansas State University in 1974. In 1977, Arthur received a Masters of 
Environmental Health Science from the University of Kansas where he 
earned a Masters in Public Administration in 1983.
  After serving as City Manager in Osawatomie, Kansas, Arthur became 
Village Manager of Milford, Michigan in 1990 where he served until his 
sudden passing. Mr. Shufflebarger was an active director in the Huron 
Valley Chamber of Commerce, a member of the Michigan Municipal League, 
a Rotarian and shared his time and talent with many other professional 
and civic groups.
  A member of Milford United Methodist Church, Arthur was known as a 
calm, gentle and caring man. He possessed an amiable sense of humor. 
His dedication to Milford will forever be remembered. Arthur loved his 
community and his community loved him
  Regrettably, on June 11, 2012, Arthur Shufflebarger passed from this 
earthly world to his eternal reward. He is survived by his beloved 
wife, Kelsey and his daughters Kayla Marie and Ieasha Nicole. An 
honorable man, Arthur will be sorely missed. Mr. Speaker, Arthur will 
be long remembered as a compassionate father, a dedicated husband, a 
leader, and a friend. Arthur was a man who deeply treasured his family, 
friends, community and his country. Today, as we bid Arthur farewell, I 
ask my colleagues to join me in mourning his passing and honoring his 
unwavering patriotism and legendary service to our country and our 
community.