[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 66 (Thursday, May 21, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E931]
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                       THANK YOU, EDWIN KORN, JR.

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                          HON. JAMES A. BARCIA

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 21, 1998

  Mr. BARCIA. Mr. Speaker, our communities grow and succeed when there 
is strength in community and strong leaders. I rise today to pay 
tribute to one individual, Edwin Korn, Jr., who has been the backbone 
of Port Austin for almost 40 years, serving 36 of those years as the 
President of the Port Austin Village Council.
  Edwin was born in Detroit and moved to Port Austin in 1950. He left 
Port Austin only twice; once to attend college and again to serve his 
country in the Army. Since then, he has been a strong presence in Port 
Austin and an important leader of the community.
  Appointed clerk in 1962, he served one term as Trustee before 
becoming President. He has overseen some amazing changes in Port Austin 
including the switch from well water to lake water and the construction 
of a world-class waste waster facility. Port Austin now has the 
distinction of having the best tasting water in the state. It is no 
wonder that other surrounding communities would like to tie into the 
Port Austin system. Although he will not seek reelection, I am sure he 
will remain a strong influence and continue to support efforts to 
improve the lives of the citizens of Port Austin and Huron County.
  Edwin is astutely optimistic that there will be strong development in 
the Port Austin area over the next ten years and he plans to continue 
to remain a key player. His leadership in brining a major breakwall and 
harbor development effort to Port Austin goes directly to the 
recognition that this is a leading fishing, boating, and recreation 
destination in Michigan.
  He could not have had such a successful career and fulfilled life 
without the support of his wife, Doreen, and their four children, 11 
grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. His loyalty and dedication is 
evident through his job at Mayes IGA Foodliner where he has worked for 
40 years and is now manager.
  Mr. Speaker, if we want to teach our citizens to be driven by the 
concept of community and family, we need only introduce them to 
individuals like Edwin Korn. I ask you and all of our colleagues to 
join me in wishing Edwin Korn the best of luck in all his future 
endeavors.

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