[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 71 (Tuesday, May 13, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E935]
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                      HONORING JUDGE JOHN CONOVER

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                          HON. DALE E. KILDEE

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 13, 2003

  Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise before you today on behalf of the 
Baden Powell District of the Tall Pine Council, Boy Scouts of America. 
On May 13, friends and family will join the Davison, Michigan Area Good 
Scout Committee to honor 67th District Court Judge John L. Conover, the 
2003 recipient of the Davison Good Scout Award.
  John Conover was born in Danville, Illinois, and later moved to 
Davison with his wife Karen, where they have been upstanding members of 
the area for over 30 years. As 67th District Court Judge for more than 
ten years, Judge Conover has presided over many felony matters, 
criminal and traffic cases, and civil and small claims issues. His 
courts have resulted in hundreds of thousands of dollars in delinquent 
fines and costs collected, and his courtroom has been a favorite field 
trip and first-hand civics lesson for many teachers and students.
  Judge Conover's success on the bench is matched and complemented by 
his unparalleled commitment to community service. An active supporter 
of the DARE program, John is frequently called on to address elementary 
and middle school DARE graduations throughout the county, and sponsors 
the DARE homecoming float in area parades. He also speaks to many 
students on the dangers and consequences of alcohol and drug abuse. In 
addition, he has founded and directs a program for youth offenders 
needing guidance in correcting their behavior. His dedication to 
helping the next generation goes so far that he will often place young 
people on probation to himself so he may personally mentor them and 
steer them on the right track.
  John has sponsored and sometimes coaches area sports teams, from T-
ball to bowling leagues. He not only teaches the fundamentals of the 
sport, he stresses sportsmanship, and provides lessons his teams are 
able to use in their everyday life. Each day he serves as a positive 
role model and shining example of the best our society has to offer.
  Mr. Speaker, Judge John Conover is being recognized for his 
dedication, unselfishness, and commitment to the Davison community, and 
for truly exemplifying the traditions of scouting. He is a symbol of 
excellence not only to Scouts, but to everyone he comes into contact 
with, and I am honored to call him my colleague and my friend. I ask my 
colleagues in the 108th Congress to please join me in congratulating 
Judge John L. Conover.

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