[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 118 (Wednesday, September 9, 1998)]
[Senate]
[Page S10139]
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  PONTIAC AREA HISTORICAL AND GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY CITIZEN OF THE YEAR

 Mr. ABRAHAM. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize the 
Pontiac Area Historical and Genealogical Society's Citizen of the Year, 
Mr. John A. Riley of Pontiac, Michigan.
  Mr. Riley, born December 8, 1912 has been chosen as the Citizen of 
the Year on the basis that he has given tremendously of his time and 
resources to many causes. His professional career consisted of 40 years 
of service to the Pontiac Daily Press as vice-president of marketing. 
Additionally, Riley has served voluntarily in many positions. He was a 
member of the Pontiac Osteopathic Hospital Board for 36 years, 
president of the Pontiac J.C.s, president of the Pontiac Chamber of 
Commerce, member of the Boys Club and a 50 year member of the Kiwanis 
Club of Pontiac.
  Currently, Mr. Riley sits on the committees for the Key Club for 
Pontiac High Schools and the Terrific Kids Program. He also serves as 
Chairman of the Board for the General Hospital Authority, First 
Chairman of the Economic Development Commission for the City of 
Pontiac. He was instrumental in the raising of the funds to build the 
Pontiac Silverdome. In addition, John Riley is a man of strong faith as 
reflected in his service to All Saints Episcopal Church where he is 
Senior Warden for the Vestry.
  Mr. Riley's accomplishments are numerous. It is clear to see that he 
commits himself selflessly and completely to many causes. He is 
undoubtedly deserving of the Citizen of the Year award being given to 
him by the Pontiac Historical and Genealogical Society. It is with 
great pleasure that I extend my congratulations to Mr. John A. Riley on 
this special occasion.

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