[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 119 (Friday, July 21, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1489]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


 CONGRATULATIONS DOUG BOVIN, PRESIDENT OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF 
                                COUNTIES

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                            HON. BART STUPAK

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, July 21, 1995
  Mr. STUPAK. Mr. Speaker, today, July 21, 1995, marks the beginning of 
the annual convention of the National Association of Counties in 
Atlanta, GA. Most of my colleagues in the U.S. House of Representatives 
will likely have one or more of their county officials in attendance, 
but this year's conference has a very special significance to the First 
District of Michigan, this Member and especially to one of my 
constituents, not to mention a friend.
  Mr. Doug Bovin of Gladstone, MI, who currently serves as president of 
the Delta County Board of Commissioners, will be installed as president 
of the National Association of Counties today, Friday, July 21, 1995. I 
and the entire First Congressional District of Michigan salute Mr. 
Bovin on his new office and extend to him our best wishes for a 
successful term in office.
  Doug Bovin has personified public service for the past 28 years. It 
was in 1967 that he won election to his first public office on the 
Gladstone City Commission. In just 2 years, he sought and won his race 
for mayor of the community, and is believed to be the youngest person 
ever elected to that position in Gladstone.
  Recognized by others throughout Delta County for his leadership, 
understanding of public issues and ability to help people, Mr. Bovin 
was encouraged to seek the office of county commissioner in 1976, a 
position he has held for the past 19 years and the last 12 as chairman.
  Over the years, Doug has broadened his leadership in several ways. He 
has served as president of the Michigan Association of Boards of Health 
and then as president of the Michigan Association of Counties in the 
mid-1980's. Having a firm grasp on State issues, Doug understood the 
importance of regional matters and the effect they had on the State and 
his home area. To this end, he organized the Great Lakes Association, a 
group of county officials from States that border the Great Lakes as 
well as Iowa, and served as the first association president in 1990.
  Doug's work in the Great Lakes region has led to his deep involvement 
with the National Association of Counties where he has held three vice 
presidencies. He now will move to the presidency of the organization. 
And despite his personal and political growth, Doug has never forgotten 
his obligations in Delta County and has never placed the interests of 
his constituents above his own.
   Mr. Speaker, Doug Bovin has dedicated most of his life to public 
service, but to his credit, has always made his family his main 
priority. His wife, Bonnie, and children, Carrie and Dan are very proud 
of Doug as are the people of Michigan's First Congressional District.
  Again, our congratulations to Doug Bovin, President of the National 
Association of Counties.


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