[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 80 (Wednesday, May 11, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E480]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING JOHN W. BIPPUS AS THE THREE RIVERS LIONS CLUB BRUCE C. SNOOK 
                          CITIZEN OF THE YEAR

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                            HON. FRED UPTON

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 11, 2022

  Mr. UPTON. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize a very important 
member of the Three Rivers community, Mr. John Bippus, for receiving 
the title of Three Rivers Lions Club Bruce C. Snook Citizen of the 
Year.
  John moved to Three Rivers in 1968 at nine years old. His father, a 
local businessman, played a formidable role in the development of 
John's entrepreneurial spirit. John would help at his parent's gas 
station as a teen pumping gas, changing tires and getting the job done. 
John's familiarity with vehicles naturally led him to pursue an 
automotive sales position after graduating from Three Rivers High 
School and later found his true calling--real estate. John went on to 
get his broker's license and open his own business in his hometown over 
thirty years ago.
  John's position in the community goes well beyond the real estate 
industry. John also founded John Bippus Charities which has donated to 
over twenty Michigan organizations. John has also led the community 
through his participation in local government, including the Three 
Rivers City Commission, St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners, the 
St. Joseph County Board of Road Commissioners and the Glen Oaks Board 
of Trustees.
  John has led and selflessly given to the community of Three Rivers 
and is most deserving of this recognition. What's also important is 
that I have personally known Bruce Snook all my years and the qualities 
and values he has lived. That's why this recognition is so special to 
me.

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