IN RECOGNITION OF JONATHAN DROPIEWSKI FOR A DISTINGUISHED CAREER IN PUBLIC SERVICE; Congressional Record Vol. 165, No. 195
(Extensions of Remarks - December 06, 2019)
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IN RECOGNITION OF JONATHAN DROPIEWSKI FOR A DISTINGUISHED CAREER IN
PUBLIC SERVICE
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HON. DEBBIE DINGELL
of michigan
in the house of representatives
Friday, December 6, 2019
Mrs. DINGELL. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor the
distinguished career of Jonathan Dropiewski as Mayor of Flat Rock for
nine years.
Jonathan Dropiewski has become a cornerstone of the Flat Rock
community. After receiving his B.S. from Georgetown University and MBA
from the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business, Dropiewski
moved to Flat Rock to begin a family with his wife, Robin, in 2001.
Together, the pair raised two children, Nicholas and Alexander, who
inspired Dropiewski to strive to ensure Flat Rock remained a wonderful
city for people to live, work, and grow. In addition to his successful
career in business and technology, Dropiewski set his sights on public
service. In 2004, Dropiewski was elected to serve as a City Council
member, and simultaneously served as Mayor Pro-Tempore from 2006 to
2007. In 2010, Dropiewski was elected as Flat Rock's Mayor, a position
he has held ever since.
Mayor Dropiewski began his tenure at a critical moment in Flat Rock's
history. Mayor Dropiewski faced a significant budget cut coupled with
the worst financial crisis since the 1980s. Despite these challenges,
Mayor Dropiewski's leadership and business expertise led the city to
incredible progress and increased economic development, and his efforts
have been paramount in ensuring Flat Rock continues to be a vibrant and
welcoming destination for businesses, families, young professionals,
and the like. Moreover, his leadership has been widely recognized
amongst his colleagues and peers. On two occasions, Dropiewski was
elected by his fellow mayors and supervisors to be the treasurer and
chairman of the Downriver Community Conference. Among a host of other
awards and accolades, Dropiewski was also recognized as a Crain's
Detroit Business ``40 Under 40'' Leader, a Detroit Rotary Club Citizen
of the Month, and a WWJ Citizen of the Week. Undoubtably, Mayor
Dropiewski is beloved, respected, and appreciated by many, and he has
left a mark on the City of Flat Rock that will be remembered forever.
He started community events that have brought people together and have
become traditions such as the Riverfest, Summer Blast, and Taste of
Flat Rock.
Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Jonathan
Dropiewski for his years of service to the Flat Rock community. Flat
Rock's continued success can be attributed in no small part to Mayor
Dropiewski's hard work, leadership, and dedication. We are all grateful
for his exemplary service and wish him luck in his future endeavors.
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