[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 32 (Tuesday, March 14, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E355]
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                         TRIBUTE TO BOBBY CRIM

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                          HON. DALE E. KILDEE

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 14, 2006

  Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I ask the House of Representatives to join 
me in honoring Bobby Crim, an outstanding legislator and humanitarian. 
Bobby is a dear friend and will be honored by the University of 
Michigan-Flint Alumni Society with the Distinguished Alumni Award at a 
ceremony on March 23 in my hometown of Flint, MI.
  The Alumni Society presents the Distinguished Alumni Award to 
graduates of the University of Michigan-Flint earning noteworthy 
regional or international recognition for his or her accomplishments.
  Bobby Crim started his post secondary education at Flint Junior 
College. After receiving the first CS Mott scholarship he completed his 
undergraduate studies at the University of Michigan-Flint in 1960 
graduating with a bachelor of arts degree. He went on to receive a 
master of arts degree in 1986 from the University of Michigan in Ann 
Arbor. In the interim he started on an illustrious career in teaching, 
business, and public service.
  Elected to the Michigan House of Representatives, Bobby served 8 
years as the speaker of the House. In 1977 he organized the Crim Road 
Race for Michigan Special Olympics. He had three goals: to run a first 
class road race in Flint; to raise money for mentally handicapped 
athletes; and to foster community pride among the residents of the 
Flint area. The Crim Festival of Races has accomplished all three 
goals. Over the intervening years the festival has gained an 
international reputation as one of the top world-class races, has 
raised millions of dollars for six charities and is an annual event 
celebrated the fourth weekend in August throughout Flint.
  Everyone in the community knows the painted blue stripe at the side 
of several roads in Flint marks the route for the Crim Race.
  Mr. Speaker, the Crim Festival of Races stands as a lasting, tribute 
to the dedication of Bobby Crim. The skills he gained through his 
education at the University of Michigan-Flint enabled him to envision 
Flint as a better place and to turn that vision into reality benefiting 
thousands. I ask the House of Representatives to join with the Alumni 
Society in congratulating Bobby Crim as he receives the Distinguished 
Alumni Award.

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