[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 52 (Friday, May 1, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E736]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          HONORING DON MAYTON

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                          HON. DALE E. KILDEE

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 30, 1998

  Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise before you today to pay tribute to a 
man who has dedicated his career to making our nation's automotive 
industry the best in the world. On April 30, 1998, Mr. Don Mayton of 
Flint, Michigan will be the guest of honor as family, friends and 
fellow colleagues join in celebrating his retirement from the General 
Motors Corporation after 41 years of dedicated service.
  Born in Sewickley, Pennsylvania, Don Mayton received a bachelor's 
degree from General Motors Institute in 1961, and an Administration and 
Management Degree from Carnegie Mellon University in 1968. He began his 
professional career with General Motors in 1956 as a student-in-
training at the former Fisher Body Division facility in Pittsburgh, 
Pennsylvania. While he was there, he held a number of positions 
including Production Engineer, Supervisor of Metal Assembly and General 
Supervisor of Maintenance. In 1972, he was transferred to Kalamazoo, 
Michigan to become Assistant Plant Engineer. Five years later he was 
promoted to Plant Superintendent.
  From 1978 to 1989, Don's loyalty to General Motors was evidenced by 
the number of moves he and his family made. He moved from Kalamazoo to 
Mansfield and later Parma, Ohio, eventually returning to Michigan in 
1989 to become Plant Manager in Grand Rapids. In 1994, Don was named 
Manager of the Flint Metal Fabricating Plant, the position he currently 
holds.
  During his long tenure with General Motors, Don has garnered a 
reputation as a reliable, efficient, and highly effective employee. 
Furthermore, his co-workers respect and admire him. He has an 
incredible knowledge of the automotive industry and understands the 
importance of coalitions and teamwork. His management and leadership 
will surely be missed.
  Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to have the opportunity to honor my 
constituent and friend Don Mayton before my colleagues in the House of 
Representatives. Although he is retiring from active employment, I am 
sure that his longstanding contributions to our community will continue 
for years to come. Please join me in wishing Don and his family all the 
best.

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