[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 172 (Thursday, November 2, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2108]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                           THE MACOMB MOSAIC

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                          HON. DAVID E. BONIOR

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, November 2, 1995

  Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, I am privileged to represent the 10th 
Congressional District of Michigan. It includes most of Macomb County, 
which is where I was raised. Although there are rural parts of Macomb, 
most of the residents live in what is a portion of suburban Detroit. 
The economic opportunities in the area have drawn people here, 
including my family, for close to a century. Because of this, Macomb 
County has developed a rich ethnic, racial, and religious diversity.
  In the ongoing effort to build a stronger and better sense of 
community, several organizations have designated this as ``Macomb 
Mosaic Week.'' On Saturday, November 4, the week will culminate with a 
Morning Forum at Macomb Community College. The focus of this forum is 
to create greater understanding, respect, and appreciation for the 
diversity of backgrounds and experiences of the people who live in and 
around Macomb County. The morning's events include an international and 
multicultural festival, several workshops, and a performance by actor 
and comedian, Teja Arboleda.
  The Macomb Intermediate School District [MISD], Macomb Community 
College [MCC], and the Interfaith Center for Racial Justice are the 
main sponsors of this worthwhile endeavor. With the diversity of 
students that the MISD and MCC are responsible for educating, I am 
pleased to see their commitment to ensuring that school is a place 
where all students may receive the skills necessary to live a good life 
while developing an appreciation for the diversity that exists in our 
community. The Interfaith Center for Racial Justice was formed after 
the civil disturbances in the late 1960's with the belief that 
education was the key to creating a more understanding society. I 
applaud these three groups and the many other organizations and 
individuals who share a commitment to building respect and tolerance 
through education.
  Ignorance often constructs and maintains the walls of 
misunderstanding. However, through this educational effort, the bridges 
of understanding will be strengthened and the colorful mosaic that is 
Macomb will grow brighter. I wholeheartedly support the Macomb Mosaic 
and I urge my colleagues to join me in saluting the sponsors and 
participants in this important and valuable project.

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