[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 50 (Tuesday, May 2, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E678]
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                     TRIBUTE TO ROBERT A. DeMATTIA

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                       HON. THADDEUS G. McCOTTER

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 2, 2006

  Mr. McCOTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Robert A. 
DeMattia upon his nomination to the Plymouth Community Hall of Fame.
  DeMattia's tireless efforts on behalf of the people of Plymouth have 
brought him this well deserved recognition. Demonstrating his 
entrepreneurial acumen, DeMattia founded the DeMattia Group in 1978. 
The DeMattia Group has been involved in pioneering commercial and 
industrial business park development. By his design, development, and 
construction, DeMattia has been involved in creating hundreds of 
facilities in Plymouth Township. Mr. DeMattia's vision and leadership 
have helped lead Plymouth into a prosperous future.
  Of equal import and impact are Mr. DeMattia's philanthropic efforts. 
Whether assisting with our local parks or working on the behalf of 
children through the Plymouth Kiwanis Club, DeMattia has donated his 
time and efforts to enrich the lives of others. Let us, then, commend 
Mr. DeMattia for his contributions to our community and his induction 
into the Plymouth Community Hall of Fame.

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