[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 119 (Wednesday, July 12, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E660]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNIZING UNITED STATES ARMY CAPTAIN EDWARD DOWNING FOR A LIFE OF 
                      SERVICE TO NORTHERN MICHIGAN

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                           HON. JACK BERGMAN

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 12, 2023

  Mr. BERGMAN. Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to recognize and celebrate 
the life of retired United States Army Captain Edward Downing. Passing 
away on February 10, 2023, at the age of 87, Captain Downing has lived 
a life of unparalleled service and dedication to his community. 
Throughout his life, Capt. Downing has served in our Nation's military, 
as the President of Interlochen Center for the Arts, and President of 
Traverse City Rotary. I commend him for his leadership and steadfast 
commitment to help those around him.
  Captain Downing began his professional life in music and arts in the 
early 1970s, acting as the director of the Interlochen Center for the 
Arts and being named Michigan's `Music Teacher of the Year' in 1974. 
Edward Downing continued his career in music for another 46 years in 
various capacities across the state of Michigan, and his genuine love 
for the arts made him an exemplary instructor, mentor, and friend to 
those who knew him.
  Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to recognize Captain Edward Downing for 
his life of service to lnterlochen, our nation, and the arts across the 
state of Michigan. Captain Downing's passing has saddened many in the 
community, but I am certain his legacy will continue for generations to 
come. On behalf of Michigan's First District, I wish Captain Edward 
Downing's family, friends, and colleagues the best in their future 
endeavors.

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