[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 194 (Thursday, November 4, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1198]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 IN RECOGNITION OF MAYOR JAMES GORRIS' 16 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE CITY 
                              OF GIBRALTAR

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                          HON. DEBBIE DINGELL

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, November 4, 2021

  Mrs. DINGELL. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mayor James 
Gorris on the occasion of his retirement after over 16 years of service 
to the City of Gibraltar, Michigan. His significant contributions to 
the Gibraltar community are worthy of commendation.
  Born in Wyandotte, Michigan and a graduate of Lincoln Park High 
School, Mayor James Gorris is a downriver native. He was first elected 
to his position in 2009 and was reelected 6 more times until his 
retirement. Before becoming Mayor of Gibraltar, he served the community 
as a member of the Gibraltar City Council.
  During his tenure as Mayor, Mayor Gorris has improved the lives of 
Gibraltar residents in many ways. He has led the way in obtaining 
grants for investments in infrastructure, including the replacement of 
the bridge over Middle Gibraltar Road, a path for walkers and bikers 
along the boundary of the Detroit International Wildlife Refuge, and 
the City's renewal of the water system. Mayor Gorris has worked closely 
with stakeholders on the multimillion dollar plan to renovate and 
repurpose the old McLouth Steel Plant.
  All who know him can attest to his strength of character and 
commitment to making Gibraltar a better place for all. Mayor Gorris 
credits his success to the hard work and dedication of city employees, 
the city council, and Gibraltar's police and fire departments. His 
strong relationships within his own community, as well as with state, 
local, and federal leaders made him a stellar advocate for the 
exceptional place that he calls home. Mayor Gorris and his wife Tamey 
have four grown children and they reside in Gibraltar.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Mayor James 
Gorris for his exemplary 16 years of service to the City of Gibraltar, 
Michigan. I join with Jim's family, friends, and colleagues in 
extending my best wishes to him in retirement.

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