March 9, 2020 - Issue: Vol. 166, No. 45 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 2nd Session

[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E280]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              CONGRATULATING JOE SAMUELS ON HIS RETIREMENT

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                           HON. BILL HUIZENGA

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 9, 2020

  Mr. HUIZENGA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the exemplary 
career of Joe Samuels, a pivotal member of the West Michigan Steelcase 
security team. I would like to express my appreciation to Mr. Samuels 
for over 33 years of dedicated service to Steelcase.
  Mr. Samuels' distinguished career at Steelcase began on August 11, 
1986. Beginning in the Panel plant, he later continued his faithful 
work in both Systems 1 and Systems 2 in Materials and Paint. In 2004, 
Mr. Samuels transitioned to the security team and obtained his 
Emergency Medical Technician license. Since that time, he has 
diligently covered both Steelcase's Global Security Operations Center 
and its Grand Rapids Field Operations.
  Outside of work, Mr. Samuels is a dedicated and proud father of 
three--one of whom works alongside him in Steelcase Security. In 2018, 
in an incredible demonstration of his selfless character and his love 
for his children, Mr. Samuels donated one of his kidneys to his son. 
Having recovered well from the surgery, he looks forward to spending 
his well-earned retirement with his children and three grandchildren.
  It is because of the faithful hard work, sacrifice, and dedication of 
community members such as Joe Samuels that I am especially proud to 
serve Michigan's 2nd Congressional District. Madam Speaker, I would 
like to again formally congratulate Mr. Samuels on his well-deserved 
retirement.

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