[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 70 (Tuesday, April 30, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E510]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   RECOGNIZING AND CONGRATULATING JOSEPH WAKELEY FOR HIS SERVICE AS 
                       CRAWFORD COUNTY TREASURER

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                           HON. JACK BERGMAN

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 30, 2019

  Mr. BERGMAN. Madam Speaker, it is my honor to recognize Joseph V. 
Wakeley for his retirement as Crawford County Treasurer. Through his 
exceptional leadership and steadfast devotion to his community, Joe has 
become an indispensable part of Michigan's First District.
  Joe has dedicated more than 45 years to the people of Crawford County 
and the state of Michigan. Since first taking office in 1973, Joseph 
has shown a constant vigilance in his stewardship and responsibility 
for the tax dollars of the citizens that put him in office. From 
starting as the youngest county treasurer in the state of Michigan to 
eventually becoming the longest serving, Joseph has never failed to put 
the needs of his fellow Michiganders first during his service. The 
trust that the citizens of Crawford County have in Joe is clear--not 
once during his 45 years in office has he faced a challenger during 
elections.
  Outside of his service as Crawford County Treasurer, Joe has provided 
valuable support and expertise in other areas, including Rotary, the 
Jolly Redskin Canoe Livery, the AuSable River Canoe Marathon committee, 
Michelson Memorial United Methodist Church, Grayling's Project Rising 
Tide committee, the Beaver Creek-Grayling Townships Utility Authority, 
and the Michigan Association of County Treasurers. His impact on the 
people of Northern Michigan cannot be overstated.
  Madam Speaker, it is my honor to congratulate Joseph Wakeley for his 
decades of service to the people of Crawford County. Michiganders can 
take great pride in knowing the First District is home to such a 
dedicated public servant. On behalf of my constituents, I wish Joe all 
the best in his future endeavors.

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