[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 38 (Wednesday, March 21, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E409]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  TRIBUTE TO PAUL SELDENRIGHT CHAMPION OF HOPE TRIBUTE DINNER FOR THE 
                 NATIONAL KIDNEY FOUNDATION OF MICHIGAN

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                          HON. DAVID E. BONIOR

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 21, 2001

  Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan 
is an organization with a noble mission: to prevent and eliminate 
diseases of the kidney and urinary tract, to enhance the quality of 
life for people with kidney disease through education, services, 
advocacy and research, and to increase organ donation. We all share the 
National Kidney Foundation's vision of ``Making Lives Better'' so that 
every individual will have the opportunity to live a healthy life.
  Each year the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan has honored 
several Michigan residents who are outstanding members of the community 
and have helped in the campaign for the treatment of kidney disease and 
increased awareness of organ and tissue donation. This evening, the 
Foundation will be hosting the fourth annual Champion of Hope Tribute 
Dinner, which will honor the 2001 Champions of Hope.
  This year, the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan has chosen Paul 
Seldenright as a recipient of the award. When Paul retired from his 27-
year career with the Michigan State AFL-CIO, he did not retire from 
public service. He has continued to demonstrate his dedication and 
commitment through service within his community and beyond. A member of 
the A. Philip Randolph Institute and lifetime member of the NAACP as 
well, his contribution to the fight for racial equality and economic 
justice has continued to serve as an example to communities across the 
country. Without leaders like Paul Seldenright, the mission to improve 
the lives of people with kidney disease through education, services, 
research, and organ donation would be that much more difficult.
  I applaud the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan and Paul 
Seldenright for their leadership, advocacy, and community service. I 
know that Paul is honored by the recognition and I urge my colleagues 
to join me in saluting him as a 2001 recipient of the Champion of Hope 
Award.

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