[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 16]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 22870]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING MRS. BERNICE METZGER

                                 ______
                                 

                            HON. FRED UPTON

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 26, 2008

  Mr. UPTON. Madam Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I rise today 
to honor Mrs. Bernice Metzger, Michigan's Outstanding Older Worker for 
2008.
  Bernice is 74 years old, but has never let her age stop her from 
contributing to her community. Twenty years ago, at an age where most 
workers are eyeing retirement, Bernice embarked on a new career as a 
clerk at St. Joseph County Courthouse. As if that wasn't enough, she 
also works in the Treasurer's Office, the Register of Deeds, Probate 
Office, Circuit Court Judge's Office, Animal Control, Land Resource, 
and the Michigan State University Extension, and also serves as Deputy 
Clerk for Nottawa Township.
  In addition to her professional duties, Bernice also finds time to 
volunteer with the Lions Club and the VFW of Sturgis, and has been 
recognized as a member of the Eastern Star. A mother of four, with four 
grandchildren and three great grandchildren, Bernice is a devoted 
mother, grandmother, and family woman. Her dedication to her family and 
her exemplary and outstanding service to St. Joseph County has made her 
an example of inspiration to her coworkers and friends.
  I would like to extend my congratulations to Mrs. Bernice Metzger for 
all of her hard work and selflessness, which has made her Michigan's 
Outstanding Older Worker for 2008.

                          ____________________