[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 138 (Thursday, October 2, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1955-E1956]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             CONGRATULATIONS, MARTIN J. ``HOOT'' McINERNEY

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                          HON. SANDER M. LEVIN

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 2, 2003

  Mr. LEVIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate Martin J. ``Hoot'' 
McInerney, who will receive the 2003 Goodfellow of the Year Award at 
the 14th Annual Tribute Breakfast on Friday, October 3, 2003 sponsored 
by the Old Newsboys' Goodfellows Fund of Detroit.
  The prestigious award is presented to distinguished and noteworthy 
people who have contributed significantly to the community. ``Hoot'' 
McInerney richly deserves this honor.
  Mr. McInerney is a successful car dealer and philanthropist. He is 
involved in a number of organizations and charities that reflect his 
commitment to helping people. He is a founder of the St. Joseph Mercy 
Men of Mercy, the

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J.P. McCarthy Foundation and the Millie Schembechler Memorial Golf 
Benefit. He also provides leadership and support for these charities.
  In addition to founding numerous charities, ``Hoot'' McInerney also 
generously donates to many local, national and international 
organizations. Among the many charities he supports are several 
Catholic churches and schools, the Police Athletic League Tournament, 
Focus: HOPE, Operation Read, Special Olympics, Children's Hospital and 
the Old Newsboys' Goodfellow Fund of Detroit.
  The Goodfellows have given to the needy children of our community by 
offering emergency dental care, shoes, camperships, college 
scholarships and a variety of other programs to provide help through 
tough economic times. The program the Goodfellows are best known for is 
the gift packages. This year their goal is to buy Christmas gift 
packages for 41,500 needy Detroit area school children.
  On a personal note, I know of no one who has a wider range of 
friendships than ``Hoot''.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing this 
outstanding community leader, Martin J. ``Hoot'' McInerney as he 
receives the 2003 Goodfellow of the Year award and to congratulate the 
Goodfellows as they honor its 89 year-old pledge of ``No Kiddie Without 
a Christmas.''

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