[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 146 (Monday, October 27, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S11241]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         JOSEPH K. KOZO DINNER

 Mr ABRAHAM. Mr. President, I rise today in celebration of Joe 
K. Kozo's 50-year professional career with the Boys and Girls Clubs of 
Southeastern Michigan. Mr. Kozo's increasingly important achievements 
include the last 25 years as executive director. Currently, the Boys 
and Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan serve more than 10,000 
children in 8 area centers, with activities designed to help them 
mature into productive, responsible adults. During Mr. Kozo's tenure an 
estimated 200,000 children have benefited from his leadership, 
determination, and commitment.
  Joe Kozo has been a very active member and leader since first joining 
his local Boys and Girls Club. Mr. Kozo had always promoted the goals 
of the Boys and Girls Club of Southeastern Michigan: to build 
children's self-esteem, confidence, and respect for others, as well as 
develop healthy attitudes about life and morality.
  Joe Kozo remains dedicated to the goals of the Boys and Girls Club of 
Southeastern Michigan, and proved his leadership capabilities in 55 
years of unblemished tenure as chief operating officer. I congratulate 
Mr. Kozo on his fine work, and fully support his continued efforts to 
provide the youth of southeastern Michigan with a fun, safe, and 
nurturing environment.

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