[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 91 (Thursday, May 25, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E722]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   IN RECOGNITION OF EZELL AGNEW FOR HIS LIFETIME OF SERVICE TO THE 
                          YPSILANTI COMMUNITY

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                          HON. DEBBIE DINGELL

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 25, 2017

  Mrs. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Ezell Agnew for 
his lifetime of service on behalf of the Ypsilanti community. Mr. 
Agnew's work with Washtenaw Community College, the Perry Childhood 
Learning Center, and the City of Ypsilanti has helped make the city a 
great place to live and is worthy of commendation.
  Mr. Agnew began working as a groundskeeper at Washtenaw Community 
College on the day that it opened in 1966. For over 40 years, Mr. Agnew 
was a friendly presence around the college who labored tirelessly to 
ensure that the grounds remained well-kept and clean. In addition to 
his career at WCC, Mr. Agnew also collaborated with the City of 
Ypsilanti to clean up the downtown area and provide assistance to the 
city as a volunteer and part-time employee. Since his retirement with 
WCC, Mr. Agnew has selflessly volunteered his time to beautify and 
maintain the Perry Early Childhood Learning Center's school grounds. He 
also tends to Perry's community garden and is well-known around the 
school for his dedication to this role. This has helped create a 
positive learning environment for Perry's students.
  Mr. Agnew's outstanding efforts on behalf of the Ypsilanti community 
have helped beautify the city for decades. Additionally, his positive 
attitude and kind-hearted nature has made him a beloved figure in the 
community, and the support from students and staff of the Perry Early 
Childhood Learning Center underscores the impact that his actions and 
volunteer work has had on the city and its residents. His proactive 
work in helping the City of Ypsilanti and its schools is emblematic of 
Mr. Agnew's personality, and it is my hope that he continues his 
efforts on behalf of the community in the coming years.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Ezell Agnew 
for his lifetime of work and support of Ypsilanti and its residents. 
Mr. Agnew has helped make Ypsilanti a great place to live for 
generations of individuals.

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