[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 16830]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 IN RECOGNITION OF SABRA BRIERE AND HER YEARS OF DISTINGUISHED SERVICE 
                   ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF ANN ARBOR

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                          HON. DEBBIE DINGELL

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 20, 2016

  Mrs. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Ann Arbor City 
Council Member and Mayor Pro Tem Sabra Briere for her record of service 
on behalf of the Ann Arbor community. For over 40 years, Mrs. Briere 
has served Ann Arbor with distinction in a variety of elected positions 
as well as through her involvement with local advocacy groups.
  Mrs. Briere moved to Ann Arbor in 1973 and has been active in civic 
life over the years. She has been involved with the Ann Arbor and 
Washtenaw County Democratic parties, filling numerous positions from 
secretary to chairwoman of the Ann Arbor Democratic Party in the 1990s. 
In addition, Mrs. Briere has served as President of the American Civil 
Liberties Union's Washtenaw County chapter and volunteered with the 
Huron River Watershed Council. In 2007, she was elected to the Ann 
Arbor City Council and has been an effective advocate for Ann Arbor's 
residents in this capacity. Throughout her public service career, Mrs. 
Briere has promoted responsible city planning by spearheading measures 
to encourage better design and zoning in new building development. 
Additionally, she has supported strong environmental protections and 
public transportation initiatives that have contributed to the health 
and well-being of the community.
  Mrs. Briere's service and dedication on behalf of the City of Ann 
Arbor and the surrounding community has resulted in a more livable city 
and better quality of life for its residents. She has been a constant 
presence at City Council hearings and community events, and her 
extensive knowledge of the issues facing Ann Arbor has made her an 
invaluable member of local government. Mrs. Briere has championed 
common sense reforms that have made a real difference in the lives of 
Ann Arbor residents. Her knowledge and dedication to the community will 
be missed.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Sabra Briere 
and her years of service to the Ann Arbor community as a member of the 
Ann Arbor City Council. Her work on behalf of Ann Arbor has been 
instrumental in its growth and development.

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