[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 50 (Tuesday, April 13, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E627]
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                 TRIBUTE TO EVELYN AND ALBERT DEDENBACH

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                          HON. DAVID E. BONIOR

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 13, 1999

  Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to have the opportunity to 
recognize the achievements of a very special couple, Mr. and Mrs. 
Albert Dedenbach. This evening, April 14th, they are being honored as 
two of the Clinton Township Goodfellows of the Year recipients for 
1997-1998 by community members and friends.
  The members of the Clinton Township Goodfellows have contributed 
their time and resources to the betterment of the community for many 
years. Their goal is to aid the public in ways that other charities and 
the government could not. For the past nine years, the Goodfellows knew 
that they could count on Al and Evelyn to be there volunteering their 
time and talents to achieve these goals.
  The Dedenbachs have been married for 58 years and have four children 
and six grandchildren. Al served in the Air Force during WWII and when 
the war ended, began working in the engineering field while Evelyn was 
busy taking care of a growing family. Volunteering is second nature to 
Evelyn. She has served in the local schools as a library lunch aide, 
read to the kindergarten children and was active with the Girl Scouts 
organization. When Al retired in 1981, they joined the senior group in 
Clinton Township and enjoy sharing many social activities together.
  One of their greatest joys is working and helping the Goodfellows 
with charitable projects. Al and Evelyn have given to their community 
with spirit and dedication throughout the years. I would like to 
congratulate Mr. and Mrs. Dedenbach as they celebrate this auspicious 
occasion with family and friends.

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