[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 133 (Wednesday, October 19, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2127]
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                      HONORING CLARENCE S. HAINES

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                          HON. DALE E. KILDEE

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 19, 2005

  Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise before you today on behalf of C.S. 
Mott Community College located in my hometown of Flint, Michigan. On 
October 24, members of Mott's administration, faculty, staff, and 
student body will gather to pay tribute to the contributions made by 
Clarence S. Haines, a true pioneer in the fields of Applied Sciences 
and Technical Education at the college. Mr. Haines, who died in 1995, 
will be honored with a plaque honoring his life and legacy, to be 
displayed in Mott's Regional Technology Center.
  Born in 1905, Clarence ``Mike'' Haines was the first chairman of Mott 
Community College's Trades and Industry Department. In 1955, he was 
awarded the Ballenger Chair of Learning in that area. He created 
specialized curricula that helped usher the school into the technology 
age, and facilitated the planning, coordination, and implementation of 
these programs. Clarence also assisted with designing the school's Mott 
and Gorman Buildings to simulate workplace environments and provide 
practical experiences for students. Mott's Applied Sciences program was 
created largely as a result of his influence.
  Mr. Speaker, as a former teacher, I applaud Clarence Haines' 
dedication and commitment to education. His insight and vision have 
helped create many opportunities for our young people, past, present, 
and future. I ask my colleagues in the 109th Congress to please join me 
in acknowledging his memorable achievements.

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