[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 199 (Tuesday, November 16, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1244]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING THE RETIREMENT OF MARY JAROSZ FROM THE SOUTHERN WAYNE COUNTY 
                            REGIONAL CHAMBER

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                          HON. DEBBIE DINGELL

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 16, 2021

  Mrs. DINGELL. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mrs. Mary 
Jarosz of Riverview, Michigan on the occasion of her retirement from 
the Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber after over twenty-five years 
of service as Legislative & Business Forum Coordinator. Her significant 
contributions to our Downriver community are worthy of commendation.
  Born in Colombia, she moved to the United States at a young age. She 
grew up on the eastside of Detroit and attended Wayne State University. 
When former Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber President Ed 
Clemente noticed Mrs. Jarosz's consistent attendance and interest in 
the Chamber's forum series, he offered her the opportunity to lead the 
series--and the rest is history. Since then, Mrs. Jarosz has turned the 
forum into the fantastic program that we know today, bringing in 
speakers from all areas of government and business. These speakers have 
included Former President George H.W. Bush, Michigan governors, state 
and federal legislators, and other leaders. Each year she has begun the 
series with an annual address from ``Downriver's champion'' the late 
Congressman John Dingell, a tradition that continues today with 
Congresswoman Dingell. The effects of her hard work are felt in all 
areas of the forum and her impact will continue to be evident for years 
to come.
  An active member of the Downriver community, her service does not end 
with her coordinator role. Mrs. Jarosz has served on the Southern Wayne 
County Regional Chamber Board of Directors, representing Crystal 
Gardens Banquet Center in Southgate and on the City of Riverview's 
Board of Review. She is also a member of the Chamber's Public Policy 
Committee and has been a trusted friend and advisor to countless 
Chamber Presidents. In her efforts to educate the youngest of our 
neighbors, she has worked with local leaders to offer free admission to 
local high schoolers, so they have the opportunity to attend the 
legislative and business forums at no cost to them. A resident of 
Riverview, Michigan for nearly 55 years, she still lives there with her 
husband Rick. Together they have two children, two grandchildren, and 
three great-grandchildren. Her dedication to the community that she 
calls home is an inspiration to all who have crossed her path.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Mary Jarosz 
for her dedicated service to the Southern Wayne County Regional 
Chamber. We are grateful for her years spent improving the lives of all 
Michiganders. I join with Mary's family, friends, and colleagues in 
extending my best wishes to her in retirement.

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