[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 84 (Tuesday, May 16, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E641]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   IN RECOGNITION OF SIMON EAGLIN FOR HIS LIFETIME OF SERVICE TO THE 
                          YPSILANTI COMMUNITY

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                          HON. DEBBIE DINGELL

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 16, 2017

  Mrs. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Simon Eaglin, a 
prominent community leader who served Ypsilanti throughout his life. 
Mr. Eaglin served as Postmaster General for the Ypsilanti area for over 
two decades and provided impactful leadership to many local 
organizations and causes.
  Born in 1917, Mr. Eaglin moved to Ypsilanti during the Second World 
War to work at the Willow Run Bomber Plant and aid the United States' 
war effort. After the end of the war, Mr. Eaglin became a radiation 
control technician at the University of Michigan medical center while 
working to complete his college degree at Eastern Michigan University. 
He was then named as the Ypsilanti Post Office's Postmaster in 1964, a 
position he served until his retirement in 1988. Mr. Eaglin was known 
for his efficient leadership in ensuring prompt delivery of mail and 
packages in the Ypsilanti area. He was also heavily involved in the 
Ypsilanti community, serving as a member of the local Kiwanis Club and 
spearheading several of the organization's outreach efforts and 
remaining involved with its committees.
  As the first African-American Postmaster in Ypsilanti, Mr. Eaglin 
dedicated his life and career effectively served the public while 
helping to break down barriers. In addition to his pioneering career as 
Ypsilanti's postmaster, Mr. Eaglin was well-known as a kind, caring 
individual whose service to the Ypsilanti community was instrumental to 
making the city a great place to live and work. In addition to his 
career as Ypsilanti's Postmaster, Mr. Eaglin volunteered for years with 
St. John's Catholic Church, the Housing Bureau of Seniors and several 
local hospitals. His legacy of public service, as well as his upbeat 
and friendly attitude, made him a beloved figure in the community, and 
he will be missed.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Simon Eaglin, 
Ypsilanti's former Postmaster and community leader. Mr. Eaglin went 
above and beyond to serve the city and its residents during his life.

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