[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 23 (Tuesday, February 28, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E230]
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             IN RECOGNITION OF MILLER ELECTRIC CREDIT UNION

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                            HON. MARK GREEN

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 28, 2006

  Mr. GREEN of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker, it is my honor and pleasure to 
recognize before this House Miller Electric Credit Union, which was 
recently awarded the Desjardins Youth Financial Education Award for its 
extraordinary service to its members and the community of Appleton, 
Wisconsin.
  Helping young people learn the value of money is one of the most 
significant social and economic challenges we face as a nation. Despite 
the principles of thrift and prudence embraced by our parents and 
grandparents, today the importance of saving is being overshadowed by 
the ease at which folks can spend. And, as a result millions of 
Americans have charged and financed their way into a life of debt and 
financial turmoil.
  Fortunately, there are folks out there working to break the spending 
cycle. Miller Electric Credit Union spends hours upon hours teaching 
individuals lessons on financial education. They've created innovative 
programs to help their members, young and old, learn how to budget and 
save for important purchases down the road. One program in particular--
the Undersea Saver's Club--gives prizes to kids who make a habit out of 
depositing, rather than withdrawing, money in their savings account.
  Mr. Speaker, Miller Electric Credit Union has been a valued member of 
the Appleton community for nearly 60 years, and its 2,800 member-owners 
are a testament to its success. I congratulate them on receiving this 
outstanding honor, and wish them continued success in the years to 
come.

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