[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 12 (Tuesday, February 4, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E153-E154]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                         FRANK ``MAC'' MC CARTY

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                          HON. JAMES A. BARCIA

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 4, 1997

  Mr. BARCIA. Mr. Speaker, the people of Flushing, MI, have endured a 
great loss with the recent death of Frank McCarty, a man who for over 
30 years served the people of his community in the best way he knew 
how--as

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an advocate for them as a member of the city council.
  Even though he had reached 75 years of age, Frank McCarty believed 
that there was always something more to do, something new to 
experience. He refused to let the knowledge that he was ill discourage 
him from further activity. He viewed what time he had remaining not as 
a time to dwell upon his own situation, but rather as a time to show 
that no matter what our own difficulty might be, there is always 
something more that can be done for others, whose situation may be 
worse than our own.
  The people of Flushing knew Frank McCarty as both a public servant 
and as a businessman. His service station was a key point of activity 
in town, and provided many jobs for young people looking to enter the 
work force for the first time.
  Last year, a baseball stadium in Eastview Park was named after Frank, 
and his wife Maxine, in recognition of his years of service. This was a 
most fitting tribute to a family that has been as important to the 
community as the community has been to the family. His devotion is what 
earned him the Citizen of the Year Award in 1989, and the Award for 
Outstanding Contribution to the Community in 1996.
  His wife Maxine, and his daughters Sharon, Ann, Mary Beth, Amy, and 
Nancy, had the privilege to share in his entire life, so I am sure 
their loss is even greater. They should know, Mr. Speaker, that the 
city of Flushing reveres what Frank McCarty has done. The work of this 
gentleman shows in every neighborhood and in thousands of faces. The 
many associations who were privileged with his membership, including 
the Genesee County Small Cities and Villages Association, and Central 
Communications Consortium, the Main Street Reconstruction Group, the 
Fire Services Committee, the Flushing Area Senior Citizens Advisory 
Committee, and the Library/Senior Annex Board.
  Occasionally life presents us with an outstanding and dedicated 
individual. We want that person to be with us forever, but must satisfy 
ourselves with the memory of the individual, the record of achievement, 
and the example of devotion. Frank ``Mac'' McCarty was such a man. He 
will be missed.

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