[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 124 (Thursday, September 29, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1996]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   CONGRATULATING THE AGGELER FAMILY

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                          HON. SANDER M. LEVIN

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 29, 2005

  Mr. LEVIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate the Aggeler Family, 
the proud recipients of the 2005 Donna Greco Issa Family of the Year 
Award from the March of Dimes.
  Following in the tradition of those families who are past recipients 
of this distinguished award, the Aggeler Family has a strong and 
passionate enthusiasm for family and devotion to community.
  Mr. and Mrs. Aggeler moved from Missouri to Michigan in 1944. Soon 
after, they founded a lumber company, John's Lumber, in Mount Clemens. 
The business has been in the family for over 58 years.
  John Aggeler believed if you treat people well they would continue to 
come back. This ideology is the foundation for the company's commitment 
to its community, family, and employees. Currently, the family's third 
generation is working for the company and continues to reside in Macomb 
County.
  The Aggeler children have continued his legacy of commitment and 
outstanding service. The thread of service to others runs through their 
family.
  Michael Aggeler is one of many Aggeler children who continues to work 
for the family business and is extremely active in the community. For 
31 years, Michael has been a member of St Mary's S.M.A.S.H. outing. He 
also served for 6 years as a board member of the Michigan Lumber and 
Building Materials Association and is a member of the Mount Clemens 
Lions Club.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me recognizing the Aggeler 
Family for their commitment to their family and employees, along with 
the extraordinary legacy of the service to their community. They are 
well deserving of the Donna Greco Issa Family of the Year Award.

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