[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 131 (Tuesday, September 23, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1854]
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                    TRIBUTE TO THE SWITALSKI FAMILY

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                          HON. SANDER M. LEVIN

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 23, 2003

  Mr. LEVIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate the Switalski family, 
who will receive the 2003 ``Alexander Macomb Citizens of the Year'' 
award at the 20th annual March of Dimes dinner on Wednesday, September 
24, 2003.
  The Switalski family will be the first recipients of the Donna Greco 
Issa Family of the Year Award. This award was renamed in honor of a 
volunteer who passed away this year. Donna was a great supporter of the 
March of Dimes and her community.
  It is a fitting and a richly deserved recognition for a family that 
serves their communities through civil service as well as community 
involvement.
  Norbert and Nancy Switalski married in 1950 and raised seven 
children. As parents, they inculcated the virtues of faith, discipline, 
hard work, and public service into their children. Norbert died in 1981 
at the age of 58.
  The Switalskis have made public service their calling. Mark and 
Matthew are both Macomb County Court Judges in the Family Court 
Division. Mickey is a State Senator having served as a State 
Representative, County Commissioner and on the Roseville City Council.
  Their commitment to family is best reflected through their devotion 
to adoption. In 1997, Mark adopted three children from Poland; Matthew 
presides over all Macomb County adoptions as a Family Court Judge, and 
Mickey worked diligently to get an adoption income tax credit into law.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing the 
Switalski family for their extraordinary service and distinguished 
leadership as they receive the Donna Greco Issa Family of the Year 
Award.

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