[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 86 (Friday, May 17, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E524-E525]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   RECOGNIZING DALE ``DOC'' DOUGHERTY

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                           HON. RASHIDA TLAIB

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 17, 2024

  Ms. TLAIB. Mr. Speaker, today I would like to recognize the City 
Manager of Garden City Dale ``Doc'' Dougherty for his diligent service 
to the people of Garden City community since 2018.
  Born and raised in Allentown, Pennsylvania, Mr. Doughtery has 
extensive experience in public administration. He carries a bachelor's 
degree in health care management from King's College, a master's degree 
in Sports Management from the United States Sports Academy, and a 
Master of Business Administration from the University of Notre Dame. 
Furthermore, Mr. Doughtery has obtained the highest certification in 
city management and the highest credential in the parks and recreation 
industry. He began his career as the Director of Community Affairs with 
the Town of

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Lake Park, Florida and has since led four different organizations 
during times of great change. Mr. Doughtery has demonstrated his 
skillful leadership by creating, producing, and managing hundreds of 
major events, including a major national sporting event.
  In Garden City, Mr. Doughtery personally managed the reconstruction 
and renovation of the 60-year-old city hall, the fire station, and a 
78,000-square-foot community center. He has demonstrated his dedication 
to promoting the best quality of life for Garden City residents by 
implementing countless new and improved policies and City Ordinances. 
Doc Doughtery has worked tirelessly to uplift the people of Garden 
City. We are grateful for his many years of service to our community 
and our district. His leadership and partnership in securing critical 
funding for our families will never be forgotten.
  Please join me and the 12th Congressional District in recognizing Doc 
Dougherty and his service to the people of Garden City, as we wish him 
well in all his future endeavors.

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