Recognizing the Induction of Mr. Greg Seppanen

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Mr. BERGMAN. Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to recognize Mr. Gregory J. Seppanen for his induction into the Upper Peninsula Labor Hall of Fame. Mr. Seppanen dedicated his career to improving the lives of students, advocating for fellow educators, and serving the Upper Peninsula communities.

Mr. Seppanen graduated from Northern Michigan University in 1979 and soon found a passion for serving others. Greg was first appointed to the Marquette County Planning Commission in 1982, where he combined his love for environmental activism with community planning. It was there that Greg learned that collaboration and communication with the community was the key to an effective plan.

Greg began his distinguished career in education in 1986 as a high school counselor and later as a counselor-teacher. Two roles were not enough for Mr. Seppanen, as he also became the building representative for the district's executive board of the Marquette Education Association. He tirelessly worked to better his school, support his fellow educators, and create a welcoming community. Greg retired from an exemplary tenure with Marquette Area Public Schools in 2010.

Supplementing his role as an educator, Mr. Seppanen served on the Marquette County Board of Commissioners and as the Chocolay Township Supervisor. In that capacity, Mr. Seppanen fought extensively to better the communities within his purview and foster collaboration among their citizens. Most recently, Mr. Seppanen returned to Northern Michigan University, this time as an appointee to the Board of Trustees.

Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to recognize Mr. Gregory J. Seppanen for his incredible service to Northern Michigan and induction into the Upper Peninsula Labor Hall of Fame. On behalf of Michigan's First Congressional District, I'd like to thank Mr. Seppanen for his contributions to our community and his dedication to advancing education.

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