[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 130 (Thursday, July 23, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E670]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





        IN RECOGNITION OF THE SERVICE OF MAYOR BRYAN K. BARNETT

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                         HON. HALEY M. STEVENS

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 23, 2020

  Ms. STEVENS. Madam Speaker, it is my honor to rise today to recognize 
the outstanding service of my dear friend and hometown mayor, Bryan K. 
Barnett, as he concludes his tenure as the 77th President of the U.S. 
Conference of Mayors.
  Mayor Barnett is currently serving his fourth elected term as Mayor 
of Rochester Hills, Michigan, where he has fostered a distinguished 
community to live, work and raise a family. Through his leadership, 
Rochester Hills has become a national model in public safety, 
innovation, and civic engagement. I am proud to be represented by such 
a considerate and dedicated public figure.
  He brought his extensive experience and unshakable hope with him to 
his role as President of the U.S. Conference of Mayors this past year, 
where he was responsible for leading our nation's cities through what 
remains to be one of the greatest challenges of our lifetimes: the 
coronavirus pandemic. In this crisis, and throughout the implementation 
of resulting federal directives, he has shown relentless dedication to 
securing the necessary resources to keep our communities safe, and our 
businesses strong. Mayor Barnett has played an integral role in our 
pandemic response in Michigan's 11th District, and I am grateful for 
his steadfast partnership as we work toward recovery together.
  In leading the organization, Mayor Barnett will be remembered for his 
unyielding optimism, commitment to bipartisan consensus, and belief in 
the unique power of local government. As he passes the presidential 
baton onto our good friend, Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer, we can be 
confident that the U.S. Conference of Mayors will continue to prosper 
and deliver for our cities.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in reflecting on the 
unparalleled service of Mayor Bryan K. Barnett and his far-reaching 
contributions to our country as President of the U.S. Conference of 
Mayors.

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