[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 49 (Thursday, April 21, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E721]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        RECOGNIZING ANDRE SMITH

                                 ______
                                 

                          HON. DALE E. KILDEE

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 20, 2005

  Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I stand before you today to recognize the 
accomplishments of a man who has made a strong commitment to protect 
and defend human dignity. On Saturday, May 7, the members of Oman 
Temple No. 72, of the Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles of the 
Mystic Shrine, will gather at their 50th Annual Potentate's Ball, where 
they will honor their Illustrious Potentate, Andre Smith.
  Andre Smith was born in my hometown of Flint, Michigan, on August 8, 
1965, the youngest and only son of Elworth and Vivian Smith. He 
attended Flint Public Schools, and graduated from Northwestern High 
School in 1983. He later enlisted in the United States Army, where he 
proudly served for 8\1/2\ years, attaining the rank of Sergeant E-5. He 
received an Honorable Discharge in 1992.
  In addition to his tenure as Illustrious Potentate of Oman Temple 72, 
Mr. Smith is also a member and Senior Warden of John W. Stevenson Lodge 
No. 56, Saginaw Valley Consistory No. 71, and the Flint Roller Skating 
Association. As a member of these organizations, he has consistently 
been at the forefront of campaigns and projects designed to improve and 
beautify the city. In addition, Mr. Smith successfully balances his 
time as a community leader with his employment as an Administrative 
Security Tech at the Great Lakes Tech Center, and as a member of Grace 
Emmanuel Baptist Church.
  Mr. Speaker, I am appreciative of Andre Smith's contributions to the 
Flint community. His civic awareness has made our city a better place 
in which to live. I ask my colleagues in the 109th Congress to please 
join me in congratulating him for his dedication and perseverance.

                          ____________________