[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 58 (Friday, April 30, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E715]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 A TRIBUTE IN HONOR OF TOM MACNAUGHTON, DIRECTOR OF THE LENAWEE COUNTY 
                 DEPARTMENT ON AGING, ADRIAN, MICHIGAN

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                            HON. NICK SMITH

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, April 30, 2004

  Mr. SMITH of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Tom 
MacNaughton, director of the Lenawee County Department on Aging, and to 
recognize his dedication to the senior citizens of Lenawee and Monroe 
counties and the Foster Grandparents program. Tom has given 20 years to 
the Foster Grandparents program and has helped improve the lives of 
countless seniors and at-risk youth in Lenawee and Monroe counties.
  Tom is passionate about everything he does. Whether it's running a 
marathon or helping the senior citizens in the community, Tom's 
commitment to excellence is clearly evident. His hard work has helped 
the senior citizens of Lenawee and Monroe counties live independently 
with dignity for as long as possible.
  We live in a time when many children lack extended families and 
seniors face many challenges while living independently. The Foster 
Grandparents program matches these at-risk children with low-income 
seniors in a win-win program that fosters caring, compassion, and 
confidence. The foster grandparents help the children with schoolwork 
and act as a necessary source of positive reinforcement and attention, 
while earning money that helps them live independent lives.
  In 1982, the State of Michigan allocated additional funding to the 
Lenawee Foster Grandparent program. While serving as director, Tom 
MacNaughton used the funding to expand the program into Monroe County. 
Tom's diligence in working with the local school districts and securing 
local funding has greatly contributed to the program's success.
  For these reasons, I rise to honor Tom MacNaughton of Adrian, 
Michigan. May his actions be an example for all.

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