[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 134 (Thursday, September 22, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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[Congressional Record: September 22, 1994]
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                      CONGRATULATIONS GRADY HOLMES

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                          HON. JAMES A. BARCIA

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 22, 1994

  Mr. BARCIA of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I want to pay tribute to the 
outstanding achievements of Mr. Grady Holmes, manager of the Buena 
Vista Charter Township in Saginaw, MI. In the spirit of international 
good will, Grady was recently selected by the International City/County 
Management Association to participate in the 1994 International 
Management Exchange Program.
  Jointly sponsored by the New Zealand Society of Local Government 
Managers and International City Managers Association, this program 
introduces participants from different countries, communities, and 
backgrounds to the effective treatment of shared problems, including 
housing, economic development, unemployment, and race relations.
  While in New Zealand, Grady was the guest of Mr. Darryl Griffin, 
district manager and chief executive officer of the Bullar District 
Council. Like Grady, Mr. Griffin must ensure the council of quality and 
timely policy advice as well as a keen sense of leadership. The 
accomplishments of Mr. Griffin are, however, equally matched by the 
reputation of Grady Holmes.
  Having worked with Grady for several years, it is easy to see why his 
selection comes as little surprise to any of us who know him. Grady is 
a consummate professional whose commitment to family, friends, and our 
community is second to none. It is with a great sense of pride that I 
recognize Grady as that entity chosen to represent our Saginaw 
community on the world's stage.

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