[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 116 (Thursday, September 9, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1829]
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, more than $500,000 has been generated for the Macomb County 
March of Dimes.
  The Alexander Macomb Citizens of the Year 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 retired Macomb County Sheriff's Department Inspector 
Ronald Lupo. Inspector Lupo is a recognized community leader who has 
put his life on the line on many occasions for the citizens of Macomb 
County. After serving in Vietnam and as a member of the U.S. Army elite 
precision honor guard squad, Inspector Lupo joined the Macomb County 
Sheriff's Department. During his 30 years with the Sheriffs Department, 
he handled some of the most difficult duties associated with police 
work, including hostage negotiations. As a Grand Jury Investigator his 
work resulted in 17 narcotics raids and returned 50 indictments. For 11 
years, Inspector Lupo served as commander of the department's 
investigative and administrative services divisions. He served as the 
county's first youth officer and helped create the first youth bureau 
and the first school liaison program in Macomb County. In 1984, 
Michigan Governor James Blanchard appointed Inspector Lupo to serve as 
a member of the Michigan Committee on Juvenile Justice.
  I am proud to join the General Alexander Macomb Chapter of the March 
of Dimes in honoring one of its founders and 13-year board member, 
Inspector Ronald Lupo as a Macomb County Citizen of the Year.

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