[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 19 (Tuesday, March 3, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E266]
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            HONORING SALINE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WINNERS

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                            HON. NICK SMITH

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 3, 1998

  Mr. SMITH of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to say a few words 
about a group of constituents in Saline, Michigan whose contributions 
to their community merit respect and recognition.
  Tom Kirvan is managing editor of the Reporter newspapers. His friends 
and colleagues have named him their Citizen of the Year for his 
tireless work on behalf of others. Through his involvement with Big 
Brothers/Big Sisters or the Council on Alcoholism, Tom has been in 
every way a true public servant.
  Rick Kuss is Saline's mayor and is well-known for his work on 
historic preservation and his efforts to improve Saline. Rick is a 
person with a great sense of community. The Chamber has rightly 
recognized his contributions by awarding him the Georgia A. Anderson 
Vision Award.
  Dale Rothfuss is a recipient of a Lifetime Achievement Award from the 
Saline Chamber. A retiree, Dale has spent his free time helping others 
at the area Senior Center, the American Legion, and Saline Community 
Hospital.
  Joann Steiner has also been awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award. A 
dedicated public servant, Joann has served the Department of Public 
Works for 35 years. I am proud to join the Chamber in commending her 
achievements.
  Mr. Speaker, in my opinion, one of the hallmarks of good citizenship 
is the willingness to take of your own time to devote to others. I 
therefore think it fitting that we recognize these four people for 
their significant achievements.

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