[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 97 (Friday, June 27, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1378]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING AMERICAN ASSOCIATES, INC.

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                          HON. DALE E. KILDEE

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 26, 2003

  Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I am happy to rise before you today on 
behalf of a group of men and women who constantly help others live the 
American dream. On July 2, civic and community leaders will gather with 
the friends and families of American Associates, Inc. Real Estate 
Company, to celebrate the company's 20th anniversary.
  For two decades, American Associates, located at 1453 N. Elms Road in 
my hometown of Flint, Michigan, has helped thousands of families 
achieve the dream of home ownership. Founded by Randy and Carol Haney, 
they, along with a staff of 40 agents, have specialized in finding new, 
used, and luxury homes for their customers. With the help of a 
computerized nationwide relocation service, the company has also been 
able to identify multi-family, industrial, and commercial properties, 
and even vacant lands.
  Randy and Carol have also sought to place a strong influence on 
America as well. For the last 16 years, they, along with 250 volunteers 
from area youth, civic, school, and church groups, have distributed 
American flags throughout neighborhoods in Genesee County during the 
July 4th weekend. This year, American Associates plan to pass out 
40,000 flags, and to date have distributed approximately 350,000. This 
selfless and patriotic gesture of goodwill serves to remind us all to 
celebrate the freedom we have as Americans, and to strengthen our pride 
in the ideals on which our flag stands for.
  Also this year, in memory of local resident Private First Class Jason 
Meyer, who heroically gave his life in service to his country in Iraq, 
American Associates has supplied a tree to be planted in a local park 
as a special tribute to the fallen soldier.
  Mr. Speaker, as a Member of Congress, I consider it my duty and my 
privilege to protect and defend human dignity and the quality of life 
for our citizens. I am extremely grateful that people like Randy and 
Carol Haney, and the staff of American Associates, make my task easier. 
I ask my colleagues in the 108th Congress to please join me in 
commending them for going above and beyond to promote our great Nation.

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