[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 22 (Wednesday, February 7, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E123]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         HONORING INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR JOSE ALIAGA

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                          HON. LISA C. McCLAIN

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 7, 2024

  Mrs. McCLAIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Independence 
Township Supervisor Jose Aliaga. Mr. Aliaga, who embodies the American 
Dream, is an immigrant from Peru who faced many challenges coming to 
the United States including the biggest challenges of not knowing 
anyone or being able to speak English.
  After immigrating to the U.S., Jose attended the University of 
Michigan, where he earned his bachelor's degree in political science 
and a master's in social science. Moreover, Mr. Aliaga worked 
tirelessly to achieve a law degree from the Universidad Las Americas in 
Peru. After his time in school, Mr. Aliaga connected Latin American and 
U.S. companies and started his own business, Aliaga Development and 
Consulting, LLC. His work eventually earned him an invitation to the 
White House and recognition from the U.S. Congress.
  Mr. Aliaga is active in business and politics and, from time to time, 
he is known for engaging at universities in Peru. He has been featured 
on Fox News and Univision as a TV commentator. Mr. Aliaga treasures his 
local community where he partakes in local initiatives and committees. 
He is also a government reform activist, seeking a positive community 
impact.
  Independence Township has seen many positive changes since Mr. Aliaga 
took office, including refurbishing and revitalizing parks and 
implementing new standards for township employees. A new pilot program 
was recently established that extended township hall hours, making it 
more convenient for residents to pass through outside their standard 
work hours, yet another welcomed change for the community. Mr. Aliaga 
is also planning to rebrand the township to attract new businesses and 
residents to the area.
  Mr. Aliaga is an ambitious member of the Independence Township 
community. He is the Township Supervisor, but also sits on five other 
committees and boards in the township government. These include the 
Downtown Development Authority, the Television Video Center 
Administrative Board, Parks, Recreation & Seniors Advisory Committee, 
Safety Path Advisory Committee, and the Sashabaw Corridor Improvement 
Authority.
  Mr. Aliaga embodies public service. He works in his community for his 
community. His motto is ``I live to serve.'' It is an honor to 
recognize Jose Aliaga and all his accomplishments.

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