[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1938]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    TRIBUTE TO MR. J. GENE CHAMBERS

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                          HON. DAVID E. BONIOR

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, October 21, 1996

  Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Mr. J. Gene 
Chambers for being honored with scouting's Distinguished Citizen award 
by the Clinton Valley Council, Boy Scouts of America. The award will be 
presented to Mr. Chambers on October 16, 1996 in Clinton Township, 
Michigan.
  J. Gene Chambers began his career in the newspaper industry as a 
sales representative and was promoted through the ranks to become the 
business manager of a local paper. In 1982 , he became publisher of the 
Macomb Daily and was promoted to executive vice president and CEO of 
South Eastern Michigan Newspapers. Mr. Chambers has been credited with 
rescuing the Macomb Daily and its affiliate papers from financial 
failure.
  The list of community services that Mr. Chambers is involved with is 
extensive. He annually supports the Wertz Warriors Snowmobile Endurance 
Ride which benefits the winter Special Olympics and the Macomb County 
Child Advocacy Center, and was a past board member of the Macomb County 
Crippled Children's Association. In 1993 he was honored as ``Business 
Citizen of the Year'' by the Mount Clemens Business Association for his 
role in fostering community development.
  Taking an active role in one's community is a responsibility we all 
share, but few fulfill. Mr. Chambers' time, talents, and energy are 
appreciated by all of us. I thank him for his efforts and commend him 
for his good work. I applaud the Boy Scouts of Clinton Valley Council 
for recognizing Mr. Chambers. He has provided outstanding leadership to 
our community and I know he is proud to be honored by the Scouts.
  On behalf of the Boy Scouts of America, I urge my colleagues to join 
me in saluting J. Gene Chambers.

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