[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 5 (Tuesday, February 3, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E71]
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                      TRIBUTE TO CHARLES A. GREENE

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                          HON. DALE E. KILDEE

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 3, 1998

  Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today before my colleagues in the 
U.S. house of Representatives to pay tribute to an outstanding citizen, 
Mr. Charles A. Greene. Mr. Greene will be honored by family and friends 
on Monday, February 2, 1998 in my hometown of Flint, MI.
  A native of Alabama, Charles moved to Michigan at an early age and 
attended Detroit Public Schools. He moved to Flint to attend high 
school, living with his uncle and aunt Leo and Irene Greene. After 
graduation from Flint Junior College, Charles served his country in the 
United States Army. He then attended Texas Southern University and 
Wayne State Mortuary School earning a degree in Mortuary Science. Upon 
receiving his funeral director's license from the State of Michigan, 
Charles was named vice-president of the Greene Home for Funerals and 
eventually became President.
  In addition to his many professional achievements, Charles has been 
active in a number of civic organizations, including the Big Brothers 
of Flint, the Boy Scouts of America-Tall Pine Council, the United Negro 
College Fund, and the Police Activities League. His professional 
affiliations include the Downtown Development Authority, both the 
Michigan and National Funeral Directors Associations, and the Black 
Funeral Directors and Mortician's Association. Charles was a member of 
the Bishop Airport Authority and was a 1974 Charter Commission City of 
Flint member.
  Charles has always impressed me with his dedication to the youth of 
our community. On countless occasions he has served as a mentor to 
young people. His encouragement and support influenced many to succeed 
in school and go to college. I know that Charles was very honored to 
receive an Honorary Doctorate of Humanities from Selma University. His 
commitment to education and public service serves as outstanding 
examples of the positive influence one person can have in the lives of 
many. For more than 30 years, Charles has been a faithful member of 
Foss Avenue Missionary Baptist Church. I know that the congregation 
joins us in honoring him on this special occasion.
  I know that Charles would want to point out that the love and support 
of his family have contributed greatly to his success. He is very proud 
of his children Chawn and Woodrow, his granddaughter Phaelon Elise, his 
sister's Sara, Jacquetta, Juanita, his brother Robert, and his Aunt 
Irene.
  Mr. Speaker, it is indeed a privilege for me to rise today before my 
colleagues in the House of Representatives to honor Mr. Charles A. 
Greene. Without a doubt, our community is a much better place because 
of his dedication and leadership.

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