[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 173 (Thursday, December 13, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2271]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      TRIBUTE TO CHRISTINE KOCH, CLINTON TOWNSHIP DEMOCRATIC CLUB

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                          HON. DAVID E. BONIOR

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 12, 2001

  Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, this year the Clinton Township Democratic 
Club will host its biennial Awards Banquet, where members come together 
to celebrate the achievements of two of its members with food, laughter 
and fun. Honoring distinguished individuals who have shown outstanding 
dedication and service to the club as well as their local communities, 
this year they chose to honor two very special people, State Senator 
Ken DeBeaussaert and Clinton Township Democratic Club President 
Christine Koch. Over the course of my career in Congress, I have had 
the honor of recognizing individuals from all over my District and 
State. Today, however, I have the distinct pleasure of honoring my two 
good friends, Ken and Chris.
  I have had the great honor of knowing and working with Chris for over 
25 years, beginning in 1972 when Chris and I joined forces in a 
community action group called Locofocos. Entering public service in 
1977 as a member of my Congressional District Staff, Chris dedicated so 
much of her time and effort to serving her community. In her role as 
administrative aide, Chris represented the 10th Congressional District 
well, serving on more community boards and volunteer organizations than 
I could possibly name. Among the many visionary projects Chris 
sponsored as her personal mission, one of the closest to her heart has 
been the development of a district-wide bike path. Even today, she 
continues her dedication as President of Comprehensive Youth Services, 
Inc., Secretary of the Salvation Army Advisory Council, Secretary of 
the Mount Clemens Downtown Development Authority, and Secretary of 
Michigan Housing Counselors.
  Faithfully committed to the Clinton Township Democratic Club, Chris 
has been a member since its inception, serving as club secretary and 
later, as President since the mid 1990's. Dedicating her time to 
organizing club picnics and banquets, facilitating the Democratic 
Club's annual student luncheons, and serving as liaison to the Tenth 
District and the Michigan Democratic Party, few have shown the 
outstanding leadership and dedication to an organization as Chris has 
for so many years.
  It gives me great pleasure to honor one of my district's most 
tireless advocates for the Democratic way of life, Christine Koch, for 
her leadership and commitment, and I urge my colleagues to join me in 
saluting her for her exemplary years of service.

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