[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 119 (Wednesday, September 10, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S9090]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




THE HONORABLE CANDICE MILLER--THE MARCH OF DIMES' 1997 ALEXANDER MACOMB 
                          CITIZEN OF THE YEAR

 Mr. ABRAHAM. Mr. President, on September 24, 1997, the March 
of Dimes will honor Michigan Secretary of State Candice Miller as its 
1997 Alexander Macomb Citizen of the Year. Established in 1984, this 
award is presented annually to ``deserving individuals who have 
demonstrated outstanding contributions and commitment to improving the 
quality of life in his/her community, the county, and the State of 
Michigan.''
  Since first elected as a Harrison Township Trustee over 15 years ago, 
Candice Miller has consistently won the praise and admiration of her 
colleagues, staff, and fellow Michiganians. As Secretary of State, she 
has been responsible for countless initiatives that have proven to be 
enormously successful and widely duplicated. But, Secretary Miller's 
positive contributions to Michigan have not been limited to her role in 
State government. In so many ways, she has acted as both a 
philanthropist and friend on behalf of numerous causes ranging from the 
environment to the Girl Scouts. These achievements have not gone 
unnoticed or unappreciated.
  I am pleased to join the Southeast Michigan Chapter of the March of 
Dimes in recognizing Candice Miller for her selfless commitment to 
improving the lives of others. On this occasion, I commend the March of 
Dimes for selecting a most deserving recipient of this fine 
award.

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