[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 142 (Wednesday, November 19, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1631]
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   CONGRATULATING THE HONORABLE GREGORY C. PITTMAN FOR RECEIVING THE 
                          LIVING LEGENDS AWARD

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                           HON. BILL HUIZENGA

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 19, 2014

  Mr. HUIZENGA of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
Honorable Gregory C. Pittman and his commendable service to Michigan's 
Western District as a Muskegon County Probate Judge.
   After graduating from Michigan State University with his Bachelor's 
Degree, Judge Pittman went to Indiana University to obtain his Juris 
Doctor. After receiving his law degree, he returned to his birthplace 
in Muskegon, Michigan. On January 6, 1998, Governor John Engler 
appointed Judge Pittman to the Muskegon County Probate Bench. Judge 
Pittman has now served the Muskegon County Court System for 16 years, 
and he currently serves as the presiding Judge of the Muskegon County 
Family Court. Judge Pittman also promotes the strengthening of Michigan 
families, and in 2001, was awarded the Michigan Family Forum's Champion 
of the Family award.
   Throughout his career, Judge Pittman has been committed to serving 
his community, and this has led to him being active in many 
educational, social, and civic organizations. He has served as the 
President of the Muskegon Heights Public Schools Board of Trustees, as 
well as a Trustee of the Muskegon Area Intermediate School District. 
Judge Pittman currently serves his community in many other ways as 
well. He is a member of the Hackley Hospital Board of Trustees, and the 
Community Foundation for Muskegon County Board of Trustees. Judge 
Pittman is also a Fellow of the Michigan Bar Association Foundation.
   For all of his work and commitment, on November 22, 2014, Judge 
Pittman will be receiving the Living Legends Award at the Muskegon BEAT 
Awards Ceremony. I want to congratulate Judge Pittman for receiving 
such a prestigious reward, and thank him for his service to Muskegon 
County and the state of Michigan.

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