[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 207 (Tuesday, December 19, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1726]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   IN RECOGNITION OF WASHTENAW COMMUNITY COLLEGE RENAMING THE PLANT 
      OPERATIONS BUILDING IN HONOR OF A DISTINGUISHED STAFF MEMBER

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                          HON. DEBBIE DINGELL

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 19, 2017

  Mrs. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the career of 
Damon B. Flowers, Vice President of Facilities, Development and 
Operations, and the recognition of his lifetime of work by Washtenaw 
Community College's which renamed a plant operations building after 
him. This building is being renamed in celebration of Damon B. Flowers' 
work at the school, so that his legacy will inspire generations of 
students to come.
  Damon B. Flowers has served Washtenaw Community College in various 
capacities for over 23 years, including his current position of Vice 
President of Facilities, Development and Operations. Throughout his 
time at WCC, two campus master plans were implemented. These plans 
allowed him to oversee more than $120 million in renovations and 
allowed for over 130 construction projects, including the Business 
Education Building, the Great Lakes Regional Training Center and the 
Health and Fitness Center. Vice President Flowers is known for his 
creative thinking and is recognized for the implementation of WCC's 
energy conservation campus standards and expanded recycling operations. 
Under his leadership, the campus has developed a partnership with the 
City of Ann Arbor and Ann Arbor Township to develop backup water 
resources and vegetated building roofs. He also secured WCC four 
Department of Energy grants through his dedication to implementing 
campus wide sustainability practices.
  Vice President Flowers has received many awards throughout his tenure 
at Washtenaw Community College, including the Innovative Architecture 
and Design Award from Recreation Magazine, the Arbor Day Foundation 
Tree Campus USA Designation and the Grand Award from the Professional 
Grounds Management Awards Program. His years of hard work have impacted 
countless lives and forever bettered the design of WCC's campus. His 
leadership will be missed, and I look forward to seeing his continued 
contributions to our local community in the coming years.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Vice 
President Damon B. Flowers for his outstanding service to Washtenaw 
Community College. His thoughtful leadership and influence will make a 
difference for decades to come.

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