[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 96 (Tuesday, July 16, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1271]
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                      PAYING TRIBUTE TO LEE REEVES

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                            HON. MIKE ROGERS

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 16, 2002

  Mr. ROGERS of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of 
Lee Reeves of Howell, Michigan. Since 1987, Lee has served as President 
of the Howell Area Chamber of Commerce where she used her leadership 
skills and good nature to build up the city of Howell to its potential. 
Now she is leaving the chamber to pursue personal projects and family 
time.
  Lee Reeves may be leaving the position this month, but the work she 
did while in office will continue to benefit the Howell community for 
years to come. While serving as President, Lee started countless 
community events, such as the Michigan Challenge Balloonfest, Sunday 
Farmer's Market, Taste of Livingston County, and the Fantasy of Lights 
Parade. She also saw Chamber membership grow from 200 to 925, and the 
budget increase from $70,000 to $850,000. In addition, Lee established 
a Downtown Development Authority and formed the Livingston County 
Visitors Bureau. She has received numerous awards, including Huron 
Valley Girl Scouts Woman of the Year, and Howell Citizen of the Year 
2002. Lee has a husband, Louis, and a son, Skyler. She plans on writing 
a book about her daughter, Leta, who passed away five years ago from 
Leukemia.
  Lee's efforts have contributed greatly to helping Howell grow into a 
remarkable city and a pleasant place to live. I am confident that her 
hard work and dedication to her community will continue well into the 
future. My Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in thanking Lee 
Reeves for all of her contributions to the community to Howell, and 
wish her success in her future endeavors.

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