[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 113 (Tuesday, September 2, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S8672]
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                             CLARE JARECKI

 Mr. LEVIN. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize the 
achievements of a remarkable person from my home State of Michigan, Mr. 
Clare Jarecki. Clare will be receiving the 1997 Reflection Award, which 
is given each year by Aquinas College to an individual who reflects the 
values Aquinas College seeks to impart to its students--commitment, 
vision, service, loyalty, integrity, and trust.
  Clare has been a business and community leader in Grand Rapids, MI, 
for more than 50 years. He served as president and chairman of the 
board of Jarecki Corp., which was formed by the merger of Jarecki 
Products, Inc., and Nichols & Cox Lumber Co. Jarecki Corp. grew to be 
extremely successful, and was once the largest independent tool and die 
manufacturer in the world.
  The Grand Rapids area contributed greatly to Clare Jarecki's success, 
and he chose to become involved with a number of organizations 
dedicated to improving the welfare of the people of Grand Rapids. He 
has served on the boards of directors of organizations like the YMCA, 
the Community Chest, the Rehabilitation League and the Greater Grand 
Rapids Chamber of Commerce, as well as a trustee of Blodgett Memorial 
Hospital. He was instrumental in the creation of U.S. 131, the north-
south expressway, which contributed greatly to the growth and 
development of Grand Rapids and the surrounding area. Clare has been 
honored and recognized by both Ferris State University and Michigan 
State University as a distinguished alumnus.
  Throughout his life, Clare Jarecki has endeavored to make his 
community a better place. In doing so, he embodies the values for which 
the Reflection Award is conferred. Mr. President, I ask that you, along 
with my colleagues, join with me in sending congratulations and best 
wishes to Clare Jarecki on this important occasion.

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