[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 73 (Friday, May 21, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E934]
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                    TRIBUTE TO MR. DONALD J. KRAPOHL

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                          HON. DALE E. KILDEE

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 20, 2004

  Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise before you today to pay tribute to an 
outstanding individual, Mr. Donald J. Krapohl. On May 23, 2004, family 
and friends will gather to honor Donald, as he celebrates his 75th 
birthday.
  Donald is a longtime resident and tireless advocate of Genesee 
County. He held the election positions of Mt. Morris Township Trustee 
and Supervisor. In addition, Don served his community in many other 
capacities, including but not limited to the Beecher Board of 
Education, Genesee County Economic Development Corp., Genesee County 
Parks Commission, Genesee County Bicentennial coordinator, Genesee 
County Metropolitan Planning Commission, Mt. Morris Twp. Housing 
Commission, Department of Outdoor Recreation advisory committee, 
National Association of Counties Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement 
committee, Forward Development Corporation, Genesee County water and 
waste division advisory committee, and Chairman of the Mt. Morris Twp. 
Senior Citizen Board of Directors.
  During his career, Don has received numerous recognitions for his 
outstanding community leadership. He was named an honorary Fireman by 
the Mt. Morris Central and Beecher Fire departments. The Mt. Morris 
Township Senior Citizen Center was named in his honor. To know Don is 
to appreciate him. He is a hard working and unselfish leader. He is an 
inspiration to others who are serving their community. Aside from his 
duties in public service, he is the coach for the Beecher Schools 
little league football program.
  Don and his lovely wife Barbara have four wonderful children, eight 
grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.
  Mr. Speaker, as the Member of Congress representing Genesee County, 
Michigan, I ask my colleagues in the 108th Congress to please join me 
in not only recognizing my good friend Mr. Donald Krapohl for his 
outstanding citizenship and concern for the people of Genesee County, 
but to wish him a very happy 75th birthday, and many more to come.

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