[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 116 (Thursday, September 9, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1828]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     RECOGNITION OF THE ALEXANDER MACOMB CITIZEN OF THE YEAR AWARD

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                          HON. DAVID E. BONIOR

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 9, 1999

  Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize the March of Dimes 
1999 Alexander Macomb Citizens of the year. Beginning in 1984, a group 
of leading Macomb county citizens instituted the ``Alexander Macomb 
Citizen of the Year'' award. The award was named after General 
Alexander Macomb, the county's namesake, who was a hero of the War of 
1812, repelling a superior invading force at Lake Plattsburgh, NY, 
which kept the United States borders intact. Since the inception of the 
award, over $500,000 has been generated for the Macomb County March of 
Dimes.
  The Alexander Macomb Award is presented annually to deserving 
individuals who have demonstrated outstanding contributions and 
commitment to improving the quality of life in his/her community, the 
county and the State of Michigan. One of the three to be honored is 
attorney, mother and community activist Deborah O'Brian, Esq. Mrs. 
O'Brian has been active in the city of St. Clair Shores through her 
local parade committee, the Miss St. Clair Shores Scholarship Pageant, 
and the Little Miss St. Clair Shores Pageant. She helped plan, raise 
funds for, the cohost the St. Clair Shores Cops for Kids Telethon, 
which raised more than $35,000 in support of kids 12 and under. Mrs. 
O'Brian participated in the Prosecutor in School Program of the 40th 
District Court in 1998-1999 and is involved with the Kiwanis Club's 
``Say No to Drugs'' program. In addition to her civic commitments, she 
uses her legal expertise to help others through the Macomb County Bar 
Association Pro Bono Services.
  I am proud to join the March of Dimes in honoring Mrs. Deborah 
O'Brian, as a Macomb County Citizen of the year.

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