[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 115 (Monday, September 25, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1585]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           TRIBUTE TO LILLIAN L. ADAMS AND PETER J. MACERONI

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                          HON. SANDER M. LEVIN

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 25, 2000

  Mr. LEVIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor four outstanding individuals 
for their exceptional and distinguished service in Macomb County: 
Lillian L. Adams, Executive Director of Sterling Heights Area Chamber 
of Commerce, the Honorable Peter J. Maceroni of the Macomb County 
Circuit Court, who are the year 2000 honorees for the 17th annual March 
of Dimes ``Alexander Macomb citizens of the Year'' award dinner and, 
Donna Greco Issa and Philip E. Greco of the Philip F. Greco Title 
Company who will receive the eighth annual ``Family of the Year'' 
award.
  Lillian L. Adams has served 8 years as Executive Director of the St. 
Clair Shores Chamber of Commerce and 24 years in the same position at 
the Sterling Heights Area Chamber of Commerce. Her participation with 
the Macomb County Community Growth Alliance and the St. Joseph Mercy 
Community foundation has contributed to the growth of the county. 
Lillian is also a loyal supporter of the March of Dimes and the Kiwanis 
Club, along with serving on the boards of the Otsikita Girl Scouts and 
Macomb Symphony Orchestra. She is also a founding member of the 
Sterling Heights and Shelby Township Community Foundations, and is past 
president of the Utica Community Schools Foundation for Educational 
Excellence. I have been privileged to personally work with Lil Adams on 
a variety of community projects including the massive improvement to M-
59 in Macomb County, the anti-drug program of the Utica Community 
Action Team and the widening of Van Dyke Avenue.
  Judge Peter J. Maceroni, who was elected to the new Ninth Circuit 
Court Judgeship in 1990 and re-elected in 1996, was appointed to the 
Michigan Trial Court Assessment Commission by Governor John Engler. 
Judge Maceroni, as Chief Judge, is responsible for the supervision and 
operation of the entire Ninth District Court and instituted special 
programs for the video transmission of prisoner arraignment hearings. 
This video program has increased security by having fewer prisoners 
transported over public roads. He has also served as president of the 
Macomb County Circuit Court, the Italian-American Bar Association and 
director of the Macomb County Bar Association.
  Philip E. Greco and Donna Greco Issa, hold the positions of President 
and Treasurer, respectively at the Philip F. Greco Title Company. 
Working alongside their father, Philip and Donna learned the business 
and are extremely active in the Macomb community. They are indeed 
deserving of the ``Family of the Year'' award.
  Philip is a leader in many community groups and organizations. He was 
President of the advisory board for St. John's North Shore Hospital and 
is a serving member of many charitable committees.
  Donna Greco Issa volunteers at St. Joseph's Hospital, the Italian-
American Cultural Center, the Macomb Medical Society Toys for Tots and 
various area women's Councils of Realtors. Donna plays an important 
role with the March of Dimes, and has been involved with the March of 
Dimes WalkAmerica since 1986. She now serves as a proud member of the 
Southeast Michigan chapter board of directors.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring and 
recognizing Lillian L. Adams, The Honorable Peter J. Maceroni, Philip 
E. Greco, and Donna Greco Issa for their outstanding contributions to 
society. I wish them success as they continue to make their community a 
better place.

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