[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 138 (Wednesday, September 28, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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                       TRIBUTE TO GEBRAN S. ANTON

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                          HON. DAVID E. BONIOR

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 28, 1994

  Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, this evening, the southeast Michigan chapter 
of the March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation will be hosting the 11th 
annual Alexander Macomb Citizen of the Year award dinner. The award, 
instituted in 1984, is named after my home county's namesake, Gen. 
Alexander Macomb, a hero of the War of 1812.
  This year, the March of Dimes has chosen my long-time friend, Gebran 
Anton, as a recipient of the award. A native of Mount Clemens, MI, Gabe 
Anton has worked hard to revitalize our community. As a developer, 
retailer, business leader, and community activist, Gabe has been 
instrumental in spearheading a master plan for the city. His leadership 
has fostered a sense of cooperation between the local business people 
that has not only given the city a new look, but a new attitude. Mount 
Clemens has again become a city where people are proud to work, shop, 
and live. He most recently has provided space for students from Mount 
Clemens High School to run a music store. His generosity is providing 
first hand experience to a new generation of Mount Clemens 
entrepreneurs.
  Gabe's commitment to service and hard work are not limited to 
entrepreneurial endeavors. The Boy Scouts, the YMCA, the Elks Club, and 
the Knights of Columbus represent only a few of the many organizations 
to which he has committed his talents.
  Through advocacy, education and community service, the March of Dimes 
has established itself as an organization with an impeccable 
reputation. And, the southeast Michigan chapter rightly recognizes 
Gebran Anton for his excellent service and outstanding leadership. 
Receiving recognition from the March of Dimes is an exceptional honor 
and I urge my colleagues to join me in saluting Gabe Anton, as a 
recipient of the Alexander Macomb Citizen of the Year Award.

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