[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 110 (Friday, July 1, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E688]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             IN HONOR OF THE LIFE OF MR. SEAN SANFORD SIMS

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                          HON. DEBBIE DINGELL

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, July 1, 2022

  Mrs. DINGELL. Madam Speaker, I rise today in honor of the life of 
Sean Sanford Sims who passed away on June 19, 2022. His honorable 
service to our country, the state of Michigan, and to our local 
community is worthy of commendation.
  Mr. Sims was born on December 28, 1970, to Shirley Ann and Walter 
Sims of Detroit, Michigan. He was the brother of Willie Erwin. In 1989, 
after graduating from Chadsey High School, he heard the call of his 
Nation and enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. During his time 
of military duty, he courageously served in the Persian Gulf and Desert 
Storm Wars, rising to the rank of Lance Corporal at the time of his 
honorable discharge. After completing his military service, he returned 
home and went on to receive his higher education degrees, earning a 
bachelor's degree in Sociology and a master's degree in Social Work, 
both from Wayne State University.
  A dedicated member of his community, Mr. Sims was employed by the 
State of Michigan after his time in the military. Since 2000, he worked 
as a Veteran Career Advisor within the Department of Labor and Economic 
Opportunity at Michigan Works! in Ypsilanti. Throughout his career, he 
touched the lives of many, changing their path for good. He provided 
training, counseling, and case management to Michigan veterans in 
Washtenaw County and from around southeast Michigan.
  Mr. Sims was a reliable, kind man that cared deeply about his friends 
and family. He enjoyed meeting and talking to all kinds of people, was 
committed to public service, and always made sure to make time for 
those he cared about. Mr. Sims enjoyed the little things in life and 
always finding something to laugh about. He resided in Ann Arbor and 
was a father figure to those who knew him, including Patrick.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring the life of 
Mr. Sean Sanford Sims. He was a dedicated veteran, a true public 
servant, and most importantly--a friend to all. He will be deeply 
missed, and our thoughts are with his family and friends at this time.

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