[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 86 (Thursday, May 18, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E671]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  IN RECOGNITION OF MR. STEVE ANDREWS

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                           HON. JACK BERGMAN

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 18, 2017

  Mr. BERGMAN. Mr. Speaker, it's my honor today to acknowledge the life 
of a devoted public servant and United States Veteran, Steve Andrews, 
who died at the age of 67 on Saturday, January 28, 2017 in Petoskey, 
Michigan.
  Steve was born on October 15, 1949, to Tracy and Barbara Andrews and 
grew up in the heart of Northern Michigan in the city of Gaylord. 
Following his high school graduation in 1967, Steve joined the United 
States Navy where he worked as a medic on a number of bases around the 
world. Steve served with distinction from the U.S. Naval Hospital in 
Guam to the 1st Marine Division and Marine 1st Force Reconnaissance 
Company in Vietnam and was awarded the Purple Heart and the Navy 
Commendation Medal for his role in saving countless Marines' lives 
during the Vietnam War.
  After coming back home, Steve became a successful entrepreneur, and 
in 1978, Northern Michigan residents recognized Steve's commitment to 
community service by electing him to serve as State Representative for 
the 106th Michigan House District. Steve retired from the Michigan 
legislature in 1982 after serving two terms and refocused his efforts 
on his small business and family.
  During the next 35 years, Steve and his wife, Karen, grew their small 
business, Sturgeon River Pottery, into a well-established and widely 
respected Midwest retailer with a robust operation and thousands of 
supporters across the country. Further, Steve's creative talents and 
generosity led him to be an active member in his community where, in 
addition to being a successful small business owner, he coached youth 
football and baseball teams, served on the Board of Trustees of North 
Central Michigan College, served as President of the Petoskey Regional 
Chamber of Commerce, and was a founding member of Petoskey's Art in the 
Park.
  Mr. Speaker, Steve's contributions to Northern Michigan cannot be 
overstated, and his family and community can take pride in knowing that 
Northern Michigan is a better place thanks to his life's work. On 
behalf of Michigan's 1st Congressional District, I ask you to join me 
in recognizing an outstanding public servant whose contributions will 
continue to bless Northern Michigan residents for many years to come. 
May God bless Steve and his family always.

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