[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 3 (Tuesday, January 5, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E6]
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                    IN RECOGNITION OF DANIEL PALETKO

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                           HON. RASHIDA TLAIB

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, January 5, 2021

  Ms. TLAIB. Madam Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge the legacy of 
public service and commitment to our communities of the late Mayor of 
Dearborn Heights, Michigan, Daniel Paletko.
  Dan Paletko served as mayor of Dearborn Heights from 2004 until his 
death in 2020. Paletko served one term as a Michigan State 
Representative and more than two decades as a Dearborn Heights City 
Councilman. He prioritized making Dearborn Heights a welcoming place 
for all its residents to call home and was especially proud of the 
city's rich cultural diversity and recreational resources. His pride in 
Dearborn Heights was evident in his dedication.
  Beyond his public service, Mr. Paletko volunteered his time to many 
community-based organizations. He was particularly involved with his 
church community at St. Linus Church, where he served as an usher. He 
also proudly gave his time to Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) 
programs and to the American Legion.
  Please join me as we recognize Mayor Daniel Paletko's many 
contributions to the families of Dearborn Heights and the 13th 
Congressional District as we give honor to his memory.

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