[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 109 (Tuesday, July 29, 1997)]
[House]
[Pages H5985-H5986]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                           HAROLD SCHUITMAKER

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the 
gentleman from Michigan [Mr. Upton] is recognized for 5 minutes.
  Mr. UPTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a dedicated and devoted 
community leader and a dear friend, Mr. Harold Schuitmaker of Paw Paw, 
MI. Harold has been very active in our community, lending his hand 
wherever he can to help our neighbors. As a Rotarian, United Way board 
member, an Elk, an advocate for children, an active member of his 
church, Harold has always been there for the community of Paw Paw.
  I talked to a few of our neighbors, and they all agree when it comes 
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this community Harold has never said no. In fact, I first got to know 
Harold through his fine work with the child and family services 
organization.
  Harold has also been an active leader in our Republican Party. For as 
long as anyone can remember he has been at the helm of the Republican 
Party in the Sixth District serving as its Chair, and at convention 
after convention, whether it be on the local, State, or national level, 
Harold has exhibited the kind of leadership that is both admired as 
well as respected.
  But his efforts are about a lot more than just working for today. One 
of the indelible images of Harold that sticks out in everyone's mind is 
him holding his 2-year-old grandson Jordan at every event, the get-
togethers, Harold brings his grandson Jordan. He starts early showing 
the next generation what leadership and service and dedication are all 
about, and he also helps to remind us what we are working for as well 
here in this House.
  Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank Harold for all his efforts. I 
would also like to thank a special woman in his life and for everyone's 
life for that matter, Zoe, for her dedication. Thanks, Harold. The 
whole community joins me in thanking you for your fine work. You have 
made a difference for all of us.

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