[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 153 (Thursday, September 28, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1854-E1855]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO ELDON J. THOMPSON

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                          HON. SANDER M. LEVIN

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 27, 1995

  Mr. LEVIN. Mr. Speaker, on Tuesday, October 10, Eldon J. Thompson 
will be presented the 1995 Troy Distinguished Citizen Award by 
Leadership Troy of Troy, MI.
  Through his professional career and civic work, Mr. Thompson has 
exhibited an enduring commitment to ensuring that the city of Troy 
continues as an exceptional place to live, work and raise families. 
Despite facing extraordinary challenges as president of SOC Credit 
Union, Mr. Thompson has generously shared his time and talents with the 
community.
  He serves on the Troy Planning Commission and the Troy Downtown 
Development Authority. He is actively involved with Troy's 

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younger generations; Mr. Thompson serves as director of the Boys and 
Girls Club of Troy. His interest in the economic vitality of his 
community is exemplified by his service as a board member of the Troy 
Chamber of Commerce, the Troy Futures Economic Vitality Task Force, on 
which he serves as co-chair, and the and the Oakland County Business 
Roundtable.
  His innovative leadership techniques, his many talents, and his 
tireless efforts on behalf of Troy make Eldon Thompson an outstanding 
choice for this prestigious award. I commend him on his success, and 
express my appreciation for his commitment to our community.

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