[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 12 (Tuesday, February 4, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E127]
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                       TRIBUTE TO WALTER FRANCHUK

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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 Walt 
Franchuck, a former trustee in Lenox Township and friend. After 30 
years of devoted service to the people of Macomb County, Mr. Franchuk 
has decided to retire. It will be my pleasure to enter this statement 
into the official Congressional Record in February when the 105th 
Congress convenes.
  For three decades, the residents knew they could count on Walt 
Franchuk to perform his responsibilities with professionalism and 
competence. One of New Haven's elder statesmen, he served 10 years as 
the supervisor of Lenox Township. He was elected in 1962 to the County 
Board of Commissioners, and also served as chairman in 1985 and 1986. 
Mr. Franchuk sampled retirement after departing the board in 1988, but 
it was short-lived. He was elected as a trustee in Lenox Township in 
1992.
  On November 6, 1996, he announced his retirement from his long career 
in politics. He finished where he started--as a member of the Lenox 
Township Board. He and his wife, Freda, will no doubt enjoy this time 
as they spend their retirement visiting with family.
  After 30 years of public service, I thank him for his efforts and 
commend him for his work. I am sure that many folks will miss Walt 
Franchuk and he deserves all the best in the future. I ask that my 
colleagues join me in offering sincere congratulations to him and his 
family on the event of his retirement.

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