[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 127 (Friday, July 29, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E809]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          HONORING MIKE JORDAN

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                          HON. ROBIN L. KELLY

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 29, 2022

  Ms. KELLY of Illinois. Madam Speaker, today we honor the hard work 
and dedication of Illinoisan Mike Jordan.
  Whereas, Mike Jordan is retiring from his position on July 31, 2022 
after serving as a State Farm Insurance agent for 43 years in Chicago's 
South Suburbs;
  Whereas, Mike Jordan has been uplifted throughout his career by his 
wife, Patricia, and daughter Allison;
  Whereas, Mike Jordan always greets people with a smile on his face, a 
bounce in his step, and an eagerness to offer whatever help he can;
  Whereas, Mike Jordan is active in his local community of Park Forest, 
striving to improve the village by serving on the community's Economic 
Development Advisory Group as the Vice Chairperson and as a member of 
the St. Irenaeus Catholic Parish Finance Committee;
  Whereas, Mike Jordan's relationship with former President Barack 
Obama led him to encourage the former President to pursue the 
Presidency; and was active in former President Barack Obama's campaigns 
for U.S. Senator and his two runs for the Presidency;
  Whereas, he has always sought to exceed his clients' highest 
expectations, including by visiting a business owner's business to 
inquire about storm and rain damage before the business owner had time 
to initiate a request for service;
  Whereas, Mike Jordan kindly offered a ride home to a client after the 
client was involved in a late-night automobile accident; and the client 
said ``It's not the policy. I just have the best insurance agent in the 
world!'';
  Whereas, Mike Jordan is humble about his widespread influence on his 
community and his church, and serves as a mentor and advisor to many 
fortunate people across the United States;
  Whereas, he has positively impacted so many people's lives and helped 
countless families;
  Whereas, Mike Jordan ends every conversation in which he is engaged 
with an expression of gratitude; and now, therefore, be it
  Resolved, By the House of Representatives of the United States of 
America that the hard work and service of Mike Jordan be remembered and 
honored.

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