[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 67 (Monday, April 19, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E418-E419]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING JOSEPH CHERUP, JR.

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                          HON. ELISSA SLOTKIN

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 19, 2021

  Ms. SLOTKIN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor a constituent of 
mine and a true American hero from Fenton, Michigan--Mr. Joseph Cherup, 
Jr.
  Throughout the course of his life, Mr. Cherup has worn many hats in 
the service of his nation, his community, and his family. While serving 
his country in Korea, he proudly wore the cap of an Army captain. As an 
officer at the Koje Do POW prison, Mr. Cherup was instrumental in 
negotiating the successful release of General Francis Dodd when he was 
held hostage for three days.
  When Mr. Cherup returned home, he wore the hat of an engineer. He has 
owned several businesses and was a founding member of the Leelanau 
Conservancy, Traverse City Condominiums, Custom Electric, Revolution 
DC, Kolene Corporation, and Trade Winds Bar in Detroit.
  But beyond his honorable service and his achievements in business, at 
his core, Mr. Cherup is simply a kind man who has helped take care of 
others.
  When he was 21 years old, his father, Joseph Sr. passed away, leaving 
him to care for his mother, Rose, and his younger sister, Delores. In 
1984, his mother moved in with him in Fenton so he could take better 
care of her, which he did until she passed away in 2007.
  His entire life, Mr. Cherup has generously donated his time and his 
money to charities and causes that help others. He has worn

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many hats--Army officer, business owner, and loving son. For this and 
for all he has given back, it is my honor to recognize his 
contributions on the floor of the People's House.

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