[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 104 (Wednesday, June 14, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E560]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           RECOGNIZING TONY ANDERSON FOR LIFETIME OF SERVICE

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                           HON. JACK BERGMAN

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 14, 2023

  Mr. BERGMAN. Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to recognize Tony Anderson 
for his upcoming retirement after 40 years of service with electric 
cooperatives, including 20 years with the Cherryland Electric 
Cooperative as their General Manager. During his time at Cherryland 
Electric Cooperative, Tony cemented himself as an indispensable member 
of their leadership team and a key contributor to their overall 
success. Tony's career is worthy of celebration and his impact on all 
he served will continue to facilitate positive change in his absence.
  While becoming one of the cooperative's most valuable team members, 
Tony also directed his energy towards helping others. In an effort to 
raise money for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Michigan, he ran 
marathons in each state and Washington, D.C., soon accumulating more 
than $500,000 to help his community. He was also named Michigan's 
Volunteer of the Year, attending the Governor's Service Awards in 2012. 
Tony continues to pay it forward in his new capacity of President of 
the NRECA Board of Directors, where he will share his insight and 
wealth of knowledge dealing with cooperatives across the Nation.
  Tony deserves immense praise for all he has done throughout his 
career and the selfless ways in which he's served the community. Over 
the course of 40 years, Tony's unwavering dedication and staunch 
commitment to both his craft and community has been immeasurable--and 
for this, I am grateful.
  Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to recognize Tony Anderson for his 
steadfast service to Cherryland Electric Cooperative and our great 
state. On behalf of Michigan's First District, I extend my gratitude to 
Tony and his family and wish them the best in their future endeavors.

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