[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 94 (Wednesday, July 15, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1312]
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                      A TRIBUTE TO JOHN E. LOBBIA

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                            HON. FRED UPTON

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 15, 1998

  Mr. UPTON. Mr. Speaker, a good friend is retiring in Michigan and I 
wanted to share a letter that the Michigan delegation sent to John 
Lobbia, CEO of Detroit Edison Company.

     Mr. John E. Lobbia
     Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, The Detroit Edison 
         Company, 2000 2nd Avenue, Detroit, Michigan
       Dear Mr. Lobbia. On behalf of the entire Michigan 
     Congressional Delegation, it is a great honor for us to wish 
     you a long, healthy, and happy retirement. Congratulations on 
     the completion of an outstanding career.
       Under your guidance, Detroit Edison has emerged as a 
     national leader, known for its quality, competitiveness, and 
     innovation. More than two million Michigan homes and 
     businesses count on Detroit Edison for their energy needs. 
     Your success at meeting those demands has helped to power 
     Michigan through its economic renaissance and emerge as one 
     of the nation's most successful states.
       But we recognize that many of the milestones of your career 
     occurred outside Detroit Edison. Your unwavering support for 
     a number of civic and community organizations has left an 
     indelible mark on our state. Clearly, your caring and support 
     of our community runs deep--the mark of a true leader.
       Again, congratulations on your many years of service to 
     Detroit Edison and to Michigan. With respect and admiration 
     we remain,
           Very truly yours,
     Fred Upton,
       Member of Congress.
     John Dingell,
       Member of Congress.

       

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