[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 124 (Thursday, September 29, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1998]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                CONGRATULATING COMMISSIONER NANCY WHITE

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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 Commissioner Nancy 
White, who is the recipient of the 2005 Alexander Macomb Woman of the 
Year Award from the March of Dimes.
  Nancy White has dedicated her life to educating and improving her 
community. After Mrs. White received her Bachelor's degree from 
Michigan State University and her Master's degree from Wayne State 
University, she began her 22-year career in the Fraser Public School 
District. She served as a teacher, counselor, and coach.
  In 1992, Mrs. White was elected by the people of Fraser and southern 
Clinton Township as their representative on the Macomb County Board of 
Commissioners. Since then, she has dedicated the last seven years to 
the County Board. Her strong leadership was recognized by her fellow 
board members and she was elected in January 2005 to serve a two-year 
term as chair of the Macomb County Board of Commissioners.
  Mrs. White is committed to efficient and responsive County 
government. She lives out this commitment by creating a Strategic 
Visioning Task Force, a forum for Mayors throughout the County and 
endeavoring to work on a bipartisan basis. She was the Co-Chair of a 
County-wide effort to defend the County's military installations in the 
recent BRAC process. She has traveled to the Middle East on a trade 
mission with other government and business leaders from Southeastern 
Michigan.
  Mrs. White's excellent leadership skills are not only utilized on the 
Macomb County Board of Commissioners. She served as chair of the Macomb 
County Community Mental Health Board and co-chair of the Clinton 
Township American Red Cross Blood Drive.
  In 2002, the community acknowledged Mrs. White's leadership and 
commitment. She was awarded The Woman of Distinction Award from the 
Girl Scouts of America for her many outstanding contributions as a 
mentor and community leader.
  Mr. Speaker, I have been honored to work in collaboration with Mrs. 
White over a number of years and to see first hand her commitment and 
devotion to improving communities throughout Macomb County. I ask my 
colleagues to join me in congratulating Commissioner Nancy M. White as 
she receives this distinguished award.

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