[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 37 (Tuesday, April 9, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E446-E447]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING ROGER SAMUEL

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                          HON. DALE E. KILDEE

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, April 9, 2002

  Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the recipient 
of the Edgar A. Guest Community Service Award. The Edgar A. Guest Award 
is given annually by the Flint-C.A. Durand Masonic Lodge Number 23 to 
honor the community service of a distinguished non-Mason. This year's 
recipient is Roger Samuel. He will receive the award at a dinner to be 
held in his honor on April 9th in my hometown of Flint, Michigan.
  As an honorary member of the Old Newsboys of Flint, Roger Samuel 
plays an integral part in that organization's Christmas campaign, ``Let 
No Child be Forgotten.'' In its 77th year, this program is dedicated to 
the idea that every child will be remembered on Christmas Day. Each 
year thousands of volunteers sell newspapers on the street corners 
throughout Genesee County. The newspapers publicize the program and 
raise money to pay for toys, coats, boots, hats and mittens. Roger 
donates the resources of the Flint Journal and pays for the ink, paper 
and printing of these newspapers. Without his support, valuable money 
would be diverted away from children.
  Roger Samuel has lived in Flint since 1991 and has been the publisher 
of the Flint Journal since 1996. His work with the Old Newsboys of 
Flint is just one part of Roger's commitment to his community. During 
the last decade Roger has served as the president of the Rotary Club of 
Greater Flint Sunrise, chair of the

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Flint Cultural Center Corporation, chair of the Genesys Health Board of 
Trustees, chair of the Genesee Area Focus Council, the chair of the 
1999 United Way Campaign for Genesee County. In addition, he is active 
on the Board of Regents of Baker College of Flint, the Board of 
Directors of the United Way of Genesee and Lapeer Counties, the 
Community Foundation of Flint, and the Hundred Club of Flint.
  Part of Roger's tradition of service is reflected in his vision for 
the Flint Journal. The Flint-C.A. Durand Lodge will take this 
opportunity to commend him for the voice he has provided to civic and 
cultural groups. Through the Community Calendar feature and human 
interest articles, Roger has demonstrated a willingness to spotlight 
programs and individuals that often are overlooked in the barrage of 
daily news items.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask the House of Representatives to join me in 
congratulating Roger Samuel. I have known him since he arrived in Flint 
and I respect his judgment, his advice, his business acumen, his 
compassion, and his sense of responsibility to his community. The 
Flint-C.A. Durand Masonic Lodge is to be commended for recognizing and 
honoring Roger Samuel's generosity to the Flint area.

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