[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 28 (Tuesday, March 14, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E308]
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                    RECOGNITION OF JO-ANNE F. WILKIE

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                          HON. DAVID E. BONIOR

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 14, 2000

  Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Jo-Anne Wilkie of 
St. Clair, Michigan for her inexhaustible efforts to further her 
community's appreciation of the arts.
  For the past fifteen years, Jo-Anne has served as the Executive 
Director of The Art Center in Mount Clemens, Michigan. She has worked 
relentlessly to expose our community to the fine arts, as well as to 
preserve the historic center for generations to come. Under Jo-Anne's 
direction the center has truly prospered, and her work on the ``Art in 
Public Places'' program has made a tangible contribution to the lives 
of thousands by bringing fine art out of the confines of museums and 
into the streets and parks of our community.
  Jo-Anne's work in Mount Clemens is only one chapter in a life that 
has been devoted to serving her community. Before coming to Mount 
Clemens, Jo-Anne was an elementary school vocal music teacher, the 
Founding Executive Director of the Downriver Council for the Arts, and 
the General Supervisor of Arts and Special Programs for the City of 
Indianapolis Department of Parks and Recreation. For her extraordinary 
commitment and hard work, Jo-Anne was awarded the key to the City of 
Indianapolis.
  Jo-Anne is now being honored by the Daughters of Isabella Queen of 
the Skies Circle No. 683, and I ask that you join with me in commending 
Jo-Anne Wilkie for her inspiring devotion to the improvement of our 
community through the arts.

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