[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 147 (Thursday, November 14, 2002)]
[Senate]
[Page S11076]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     RECOGNIZING GLORIA R. BOURDON

 Mr. LEVIN. Madam President, I wish to express my sincerest 
congratulations to Gloria R. Bourdon of Michigan who has recently been 
recognized by the American Lung Association of Michigan-Genessee Valley 
Region as the 2002 Individual Health Advocate of the Year.
  The American Lung Association of Michigan-Genesee Valley Region 
awards this honor to an individual who has served as board member on a 
health association or participated in a health related activity for at 
least 5 years. Recipients must contribute to the community's health, 
education, and general well-being. The individual must have been 
involved in promoting health care research, contributing to articles on 
health care, and involved in lung health care advocacy. Gloria Bourdon 
has not only met these criteria but has far exceeded them; for this she 
is a worthy recipient of this prestigious award.
  Gloria Bourdon's promotion of children's health issues began in 1970 
as a teacher in Pinconning and Linden Areas Schools, where she taught 
students to lead healthy lifestyles. As the Director of Health, Safety 
and Nutrition Services for the Genesee Intermediate School District, 
Gloria is now responsible for the health and safety of the children in 
55 public schools, public academies, and private schools. She is also 
an active member of the community. She supports many coalitions 
including Priority Children, Childhood Asthma Task Force, and the 
Genesee County Curriculum Council. Her outstanding work and dedication 
have been recognized by various organizations. Most recently, Gloria 
received the Genesee County Child Advocacy Award, the Michigan 
Association of School Board's Health and Safety Award, and the 
Rainmaker Award from HealthPlus.
  Gloria's dedication to children's health is evident in her writing 
and fundraising efforts. In 1998, she authored a Health Action Team 
Manual for Substance Abuse Education, Physical Activity, Nutrition 
Education, and Safe and Drug Free School Zones. She has assisted the 
American Lung Association in efforts regarding asthma, tobacco and air-
quality awareness. Gloria also encourages her nursing and teaching 
staff to support the Association's goals.
  I join the American Lung Association of Michigan-Genesee Valley 
Region in congratulating Gloria on her great accomplishments in 
promoting the health and safety of the children in Genesee County and 
surrounding areas. I know that my colleagues in the Senate will support 
me in thanking Gloria Bourdon for her efforts and wishing her well in 
her future endeavors.

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