Washington, D.C., Sep 22, 2009 - U.S. Rep. Dave Camp, R-MI, along with Rep. Mike Rogers, R-MI, today honored the memory of Mike Fuoss, an Owosso resident killed on Sept. 11, 2009, by each offering the following statement on the floor of the House:


“Madam Speaker, I rise today in memoriam of Mike Fuoss, who was shot and killed on Friday, September 11, 2009. Mike was a small business owner, father, brother and friend to many in the greater Owosso community.

Mike was born February 7, 1948, in Owosso. He graduated from Corunna High School in 1966. He went on to study Diesel Mechanics and Business at Ferris State University. In 1999, he married his wife, Barbara.

Mike co-owned a number of small businesses throughout Owosso, including Fuoss Gravel Co. and Eddie O'Flynns.

He was a member of the Owosso Home Builders Association, and the Shiawassee County Chamber of Commerce.

Mike loved restoring old cars and hot rods, enjoyed riding his Harley, and was a fan of NASCAR.

Mike was a good American who died tragically. The people whose lives he touched through his contributions to the community will miss him dearly.”
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