[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 120 (Thursday, September 5, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Page S9978]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   UNITED WAY OF GREATER BATTLE CREEK

 Mr. LEVIN. Mr. President, I rise today to honor the United Way 
of Greater Battle Creek on the 75th anniversary of its founding. In 
1921, the Battle Creek Social Service Bureau was founded to raise money 
for organizations working to meet the health and social needs of area 
residents. After 75 years of faithful service to the community, it 
continues to meet its original goals.
  The success of the United Way of Greater Battle Creek lies in the 
dedicated residents and volunteers who have donated their time and 
resources to improving the quality of life in the community. Over the 
past 75 years, the United Way has raised and distributed over $75 
million in its efforts to help those less fortunate. Over that period, 
the programs it supports have touched the lives of one out of every 
four members of the community.
  I know my Senate colleagues join me in honoring the United Way of 
Greater Battle Creek for the extraordinary work it has done over the 
past 75 years in helping improve the lives of the people in this 
terrific American community.

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