Recognizing Saul Simpson

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Ms. TLAIB. Mr. Speaker, I want to honor the life and legacy of Mr. Saul Simpson, Jr., a long-time resident of Detroit and servant of the people through his work with the Internal Revenue Service.

Born in Chicago to Saul Sr. and Rosie B. Simpson, Saul moved to Detroit in 1954 with his family at three years old. Saul was a proud graduate of Detroit Public Schools' Northwestern High School and Wayne State University.

In 1977, Saul began what would become an illustrious 45-year career with the Internal Revenue Service, working as a Human Resources Specialist. Saul's colleagues say he lived to work. He treasured his job and was a beloved figure to peers and management alike.

When he wasn't working, one of Saul's favorite pastimes was softball. Saul earned numerous awards and championships when he started playing with the Blue Devils in Metro Detroit and the Resmondo Softball League in Dundee, Florida. In 2013, Saul was inducted into the Detroit Negro Slow Pitch Softball League Hall of Fame and later the United States Specialty Sports Association Hall of Fame as well.

Saul loved life. He loved spending time and sharing laughs with friends and family. He is survived by two loving sisters, Latricia and Tyonna; two beautiful nieces Raquel and Del; his nephew Tyrik and 6 great nieces who he affectionately referred to as the G6.

Please join me in enthusiastically honoring Saul's lifetime of cherished memories, love for his community, and his nearly fifty-year career in service to the public.

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