[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 18]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 25299]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 TRIBUTE TO GERALD LOSEY IN APPRECIATION FOR HIS DEDICATED SERVICE TO 
                             HIS COMMUNITY

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                            HON. BART STUPAK

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, October 20, 2003

  Mr. STUPAK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate and acknowledge 
Gerald Losey, of Crystal Falls, Michigan for decades of devoted and 
effective service to his community.
  Jerry is one of those people who saw the light and migrated up to 
Iron County in 1983, after making his mark near Flint through years of 
hard work as a political organizer and Democratic campaign worker. He 
was chairman of the Political Action Committee of the United 
Autoworkers Local 651 in Flint at AC Delco. He also served during this 
time as alternate committeeman, district committeeman and shop 
committeeman for Local 651.
  Jerry served the DORT Federal Credit Union at AC Delco as a member of 
its board of directors, as chairman of the credit committee and as 
chairman of its building committee.
  In 1960, Jerry was actively involved in John F. Kennedy's campaign 
for President in Genesee County and helped organize an extremely 
successful Democratic rally for JFK at the Atwood Stadium in Flint.
  Aside from his union contributions, in the early 1960's Jerry 
organized the Vienna Township Democratic Club in the Flint area. His 
guidance of its grass roots activities resulted in the defeat of all 
but one of the long-standing Republican office holders in Vienna 
Township.
  In the early 1980's, when Jerry learned that The Landing supper club 
in Crystal Falls, Michigan was for sale, he bought it and began his 
journey to becoming a respected businessman and fixture in Iron County 
community life. Jerry hosted many receptions for candidates and dinners 
for the Iron County Democratic Party at The Landing over the years 
until he sold the restaurant in December, 2000.
  It was also during this time that Jerry met his lovely wife, Shelly, 
who is a happy part of his life today.
  After coming to Iron County, Jerry eventually embarked on a campaign 
of his own and was elected to the Iron County Board of Commissioners. 
He served with distinction from 1990 through 1992, acting as vice 
chairman of the board and chair of its law enforcement committee.
  During his tenure as a County Commissioner, Jerry served a number of 
community organizations, including the Dickinson-Iron District Health 
Department, the Iron County Department of Social Services, the Iron 
County Community Hospital and the Iron County Rodeo Committee.
  He has also been president of the Iron County Trailblazers and 
actively participated in its snowmobile trail work. Jerry has been a 
member of the Iron County Fair Board, the Stambaugh Township 
Compensation Committee and the Executive Board of the Iron County 
Democratic Party.
  Lower Michigan's loss has been northern Michigan's gain, and it is 
clear that Jerry Losey has become a vital and valued part of the Iron 
County community. He is a true example of dedication and service, which 
was recognized by his selection as the Burr Sherwood Vintage Democrat 
of 2003 by the Iron County Democratic Party. I am happy to join in the 
applause and congratulations for Gerald Losey in recognition of his 
lifetime of service to his fellow Michiganians.

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