[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 21 (Tuesday, February 25, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E311-E312]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     TRIBUTE TO WILLIAM P. SHERMAN

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                          HON. DAVID E. BONIOR

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 25, 1997

  Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Mr. William 
P. Sherman who retired as director of the Huron-Clinton Metropolitan 
Authority after 8 years of exemplary service. The park authority 
operates 13 parks in southeastern Michigan.

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  Mr. Sherman's career began with the HCMA 40 years ago when he was 
hired as a beach patrol officer. He became park superintendent at 
Metropolitan Beach in 1968 and served in that capacity until 1985. 
During his 8 years as director, the authority opened a new park, 
Wolcott Mill, and added many new facilities such as the Marshlands 
Museum and Nature Center, the activities building, and an 18-hole golf 
course at Lake Erie. I personally appreciate his support and assistance 
with the Macomb County hike and bike path.
  When the HCMA celebrated its 50th anniversary in 1992, much of the 
infrastructure in the older parks was wearing out or was outdated. 
Under Mr. Sherman's guidance, the HCMA was able to maintain and upgrade 
existing facilities and complete expansion projects while keeping user 
fees down. He should be proud of his accomplishments and I am sure he 
will continue to visit the parks often to spend some of his leisure 
time.
  I am confident that Bill Sherman will be missed as director and I 
wish him and his wife Joanne all the best in retirement. I urge my 
colleagues to join me in saluting Mr. Sherman. His dedicated service 
and commitment to our community are sincerely appreciated.

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