[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 195 (Friday, December 6, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1550]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  IN RECOGNITION OF JONATHAN DROPIEWSKI FOR A DISTINGUISHED CAREER IN 
                             PUBLIC SERVICE

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                          HON. DEBBIE DINGELL

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, December 6, 2019

  Mrs. DINGELL. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor the 
distinguished career of Jonathan Dropiewski as Mayor of Flat Rock for 
nine years.
  Jonathan Dropiewski has become a cornerstone of the Flat Rock 
community. After receiving his B.S. from Georgetown University and MBA 
from the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business, Dropiewski 
moved to Flat Rock to begin a family with his wife, Robin, in 2001. 
Together, the pair raised two children, Nicholas and Alexander, who 
inspired Dropiewski to strive to ensure Flat Rock remained a wonderful 
city for people to live, work, and grow. In addition to his successful 
career in business and technology, Dropiewski set his sights on public 
service. In 2004, Dropiewski was elected to serve as a City Council 
member, and simultaneously served as Mayor Pro-Tempore from 2006 to 
2007. In 2010, Dropiewski was elected as Flat Rock's Mayor, a position 
he has held ever since.
  Mayor Dropiewski began his tenure at a critical moment in Flat Rock's 
history. Mayor Dropiewski faced a significant budget cut coupled with 
the worst financial crisis since the 1980s. Despite these challenges, 
Mayor Dropiewski's leadership and business expertise led the city to 
incredible progress and increased economic development, and his efforts 
have been paramount in ensuring Flat Rock continues to be a vibrant and 
welcoming destination for businesses, families, young professionals, 
and the like. Moreover, his leadership has been widely recognized 
amongst his colleagues and peers. On two occasions, Dropiewski was 
elected by his fellow mayors and supervisors to be the treasurer and 
chairman of the Downriver Community Conference. Among a host of other 
awards and accolades, Dropiewski was also recognized as a Crain's 
Detroit Business ``40 Under 40'' Leader, a Detroit Rotary Club Citizen 
of the Month, and a WWJ Citizen of the Week. Undoubtably, Mayor 
Dropiewski is beloved, respected, and appreciated by many, and he has 
left a mark on the City of Flat Rock that will be remembered forever. 
He started community events that have brought people together and have 
become traditions such as the Riverfest, Summer Blast, and Taste of 
Flat Rock.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Jonathan 
Dropiewski for his years of service to the Flat Rock community. Flat 
Rock's continued success can be attributed in no small part to Mayor 
Dropiewski's hard work, leadership, and dedication. We are all grateful 
for his exemplary service and wish him luck in his future endeavors.

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