[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 15]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 20030]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO JIM GREGART

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                            HON. FRED UPTON

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 28, 2004

  Mr. UPTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Kalamazoo 
County Prosecuting Attorney Jim Gregart, who is approaching the end of 
a long and distinguished career of public service. A dedicated and 
committed individual, Jim has served the communities and families of 
southwest Michigan for the last 35 years. Through his leadership and 
enthusiasm to his profession, Jim has helped to make our corner of 
Michigan an even better and safer place to live and grow.
  Since coming to the city of Kalamazoo, Michigan, Jim has been widely 
known for his extensive charity and dedication to local individuals and 
the community as a whole. Over his inspiring career, Jim has been 
devoted to improving the lives of countless individuals who had the 
fortune of crossing his path. The area is forever in his debt. There is 
no question that Jim's ardor for the law and betterment of society will 
be greatly missed.
  Jim has been involved in many faucets of our local and State 
community. His contribution to the improvement to our way of life has 
been immense. Whether he is dedicating his time and energy to the 
Kalamazoo Red Cross, Muscular Dystrophy Association, Boys and Girls 
Club, American Lung Association or Kalamazoo County Humane Society, 
Jim's work has always been inspirational.
  Many words come to mind as one reflects upon Jim's public service to 
our community. He is selfless, generous, giving, caring, humble, the 
list goes on. His integrity is impeccable and has long been known as 
being the standard of fairness and equality. On behalf of the Sixth 
District of Michigan, I wish Jim and his family all the best in 
retirement--we are all better off because of his service.

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