[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 2 (Wednesday, January 26, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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[Congressional Record: January 26, 1994]
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                        TRIBUTE TO PEGGY JOHNSON



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                          HON. DAVID E. BONIOR

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 26, 1994

  Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a longtime 
friend, Peggy Johnson, director of government services for the Clinton 
River Watershed Council. Peggy has held many important positions within 
the environmental community, however, she has never been one to hide 
behind a desk. I fondly recall canvassing the Clinton River with Peggy, 
knee deep in mud, as we organized the fight to prevent the paving of 
the river. With Peg's leadership we won that battle. On Thursday 
evening, January 27, Peggy will be honored at a reception held in her 
honor at Oakland University in Rochester, MI.
  Taking an active role in our community is a responsibility we all 
share, but few fulfill. The Clinton River Watershed and the State of 
Michigan have a great friend in Peggy Johnson. She has been in the 
forefront of land and water management issues for over 20 years. Peggy 
is responsible for much of the Clinton River's recent improvement in 
water quality. In addition to her work with the Clinton River Watershed 
Council, Peggy has worked with the Southeast Michigan Council of 
Governments, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and numerous 
organizations to further the goal of responsible land and water use.
  To honor Peggy for her leadership and contributions, the Peggy B. 
Johnson Fund for the Clinton River has been established. A substantial 
portion of every ticket sold for this event will be placed in the new 
fund to create a lasting commitment to promote the protection and wise 
use of the Clinton River Watershed.
  I am pleased to pay tribute to Peggy Johnson. I ask that my 
colleagues join me in recognizing her many years of hard work and 
dedication.

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