[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 137 (Friday, August 19, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E862]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




CONGRATULATING TRACEY ANN TIPPETT FOR BEING NAMED 2022 UPPER PENINSULA 
                          VETERAN OF THE YEAR

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                           HON. JACK BERGMAN

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, August 19, 2022

  Mr. BERGMAN. Madam Speaker, it's my honor to recognize Tracey Ann 
Tippett for being named the 2022 Upper Peninsula Veteran of the Year. 
Through her dedicated service, exceptional leadership, and steadfast 
devotion to her community, Tracey has become an indispensable part of 
the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
  The U.P. Veteran of the Year is chosen annually by a selection 
committee consisting of past commanders of various service 
organizations throughout the peninsula. It is given to recognize Yooper 
Veterans who go above and beyond in their service to their local 
communities and fellow Veterans. None are more deserving of this honor 
than Tracey. During her military career, Tracey served as a Sergeant in 
the United States Marine Corps, where she was decorated with the Good 
Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Rifle Marksmanship 
Badge, Letter of Appreciation, and Certificate of Appreciation. Her 
devotion to the people of her country and community has not wavered 
since she returned from military service.
  It is impossible to fully list all the ways in which Tracey works to 
better the lives of U.P. Veterans. She is an active member and has 
served in a variety of leadership positions in the Marine Corps League 
and Military Order of the Devil Dogs, and she is currently the U.P. 
Zone Vice Commandant and Department Adjutant and Webmaster for the 
State of Michigan. At her own expense, she makes copies of the Michigan 
Marine News and the Woof-O-Gram and mails them to members who do not 
have access to the Internet. Tracey serves on the Board of Trustees for 
the Marquette County Veteran's Alliance Committee and as the Secretary 
of the Marquette County Veteran's Board. She regularly volunteers at 
the DJ Jacobetti Home for Veterans, and is a member of American Legion 
Post 44, MODD Northern Wolves Pound 174, and Lake Superior Detachment 
764. Within the Detachment, she is a member of the Color Guard, and she 
volunteers at Memorial Day services, Flag Day celebrations, 4th of July 
services and parades, Veteran's Day services, and Marine Corps Birthday 
celebrations. Tracey is dedicated to her fellow Marines and other 
Veterans, and she graciously does whatever is asked of her to ensure 
the Detachment's success. She has devoted decades to the people of 
Michigan, and her tireless efforts have directly improved the lives of 
thousands of U.P. Veterans.
  Outside of her work for Veterans, Tracy is an active volunteer for 
Toys for Tots, the Marquette and Ishpeming Christmas parades, Negaunee 
Pioneer Days, and Trinity Lutheran Church. Her contributions to her 
community were also previously recognized when she was named the 2021 
Marquette County Veteran of the Year, the 2021 State of Michigan 
Veteran of the Year, and the 2022 Marine Corps League Central Division 
Marine of the Year. Additionally, she is the recipient of the 2022 U.P. 
Michigan Credit Union League Distinguished Service Award thanks to the 
28 years of service she has given to the TruNorth Federal Credit Union. 
As a servicemember, a Veteran, a volunteer, and a Yooper, Tracey 
consistently puts the needs of others before her own.
  Madam Speaker, it's my honor to congratulate Tracey Ann Tippett for 
her decades of service to fellow Michigan Veterans, and for being named 
the 2022 Upper Peninsula Veteran of the Year. Michiganders can take 
great pride in knowing the First District is home to such a selfless 
and devoted individual. On behalf of my constituents, I wish Tracey all 
the best in her future endeavors.

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