[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 94 (Friday, June 9, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1213]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                         TRIBUTE TO WAYNE LEESE

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                             HON. DAVE CAMP

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 8, 1995
  Mr. CAMP. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I rise today to 
recognize an outstanding individual from Bridgeport, MI, Wayne Leese. 
Over the course of his life time, Wayne has shown exceptional 
dedication to the school community. On June 12, 1995, Wayne will be 
recognized for his devotion to our youth and out community when he is 
presented the Second Annual Government's Community Service Award.
  In 1994, Bridgeport was selected to host the American Legion 16 & 
Under National Baseball Tournament. As the General Manager of 
Cablevision, Wayne was able to obtain a $1500 contribution from ESPN so 
that Bridgeport-Spaulding Community School District could purchase an 
electric scoreboard. Furthermore, Wayne set up and chaired a raffle 
which raised over $1800 for the tournament.
  In addition to obtaining funds for the school district, Wayne has 
also expanded Bridgeport-Spaulding Community School's communication 
capability by providing a public access channel. This channel enables 
the school district to dispense educational materials, award 
recognition to students, allow access to video-broadcast of school 
events, and serve as another form of communication in an area without a 
daily local newspaper. However, Wayne Leese's contribution doesn't stop 
there. He continually serves as the information expert for the 
technology he provides to the community. Moreover, he devotes his time 
to making sure that the school community has the most updated 
interactive communication system.
  Furthermore, Wayne, as an active member of the Bridgeport Chamber of 
Commerce, is constantly seeking ways to contribute to the community. 
With the Bridgeport Fire Department, Wayne set up a model on wheels 
which helps teach children about fire safety. Since 1990, Wayne and 
Cablevision have donated thousands of dollars to the ``Toys for Tots'' 
charity and area fire departments.
  Mr. Speaker, Wayne Leese is an outstanding individual who is devoted 
to improving the Bridgeport Community. He has literally brought the 
technological world into this rural area. I know you will join me in 
commending Wayne for all that he has done as he receives the Governor's 
Community Service Award.


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