[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 12 (Tuesday, February 4, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E127]
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                     TRIBUTE TO DANIEL C. LAFFERTY

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                          HON. DAVID E. BONIOR

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 4, 1997

  Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Daniel C. 
Lafferty, who is being honored this evening for his 18 years of service 
as the director and health officer of the Macomb County Health 
Department. It will be my pleasure to enter this statement into the 
official Congressional Record in February when the 105th Congress 
convenes.
  Mr. Lafferty has been a public health leader in the State of Michigan 
for many years. He has implemented several community-based health 
programs that have received local, State, and national recognition. As 
a dedicated and responsive public health advocate, Dan appreciates the 
need for cooperation and collaboration in order to address community 
health concerns and problems. Over the years he has worked closely with 
hospitals in his communities to improve the quality of health care for 
all county residents.
  For the past 18 years, the citizens of Macomb County knew they could 
always count on Dan Lafferty to perform his responsibilities with 
professionalism and competence. To serve the public more ably, he has 
taken numerous important leadership positions. Dan has been active in 
the Michigan Association for Local Public Health, serving 2 terms as 
president and 12 years on the Executive Council. Additionally, he has 
served on Blue Ribbon health committees under 3 separate Governors and 
has chaired a variety of State and local health and community planning 
committees. I applaud his efforts to make Macomb County a better place 
to live.
  I am pleased to pay tribute to Dan for all his fine work in making 
Macomb County a healthier community. As family and friends and 
associates gather tonight to honor him, I am proud to join in saluting 
Daniel Lafferty.

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