[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 94 (Tuesday, June 12, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1265]
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 TRIBUTE TO DR. LYNN KLEIMAN MALINOFF, THE RECIPIENT OF THE 2007 WOMEN 
                        OF WESTLAND ATHENA AWARD

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                       HON. THADDEUS G. McCOTTER

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 12, 2007

  Mr. McCOTTER. Madam Speaker, today I rise to honor and acknowledge 
Dr. Lynn Kleiman Malinoff, the recipient of the 2007 Women of Westland 
ATHENA Award.
  Each year, the Women of Westland organization recognizes exemplary 
women in Wayne-Westland, Michigan, who have succeeded in reaching their 
full leadership potential. This year, Lynn is recognized for improving 
the lives of countless women in our community. In addition to being the 
Special Education Counselor at the Tinkham Center in the Wayne-Westland 
School District, she serves as a role model to female high school 
students through the Youth Mentorship Program, a program she initiated 
seventeen years ago to help children from disadvantaged homes. Lynn 
also assists women in families affected by alcoholism and volunteers at 
her Synagogue to mentor and work with adolescents and their parents.
  For her legendary commitment to bettering our community, Lynn was 
recognized with the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention Award. The 
Institute for Museum & Library Services also recognized Lynn's Youth 
Mentorship Program at the White House. Her efforts have succeeded in 
promoting educated, strong, and independent families who can also 
achieve their full potential.
  Madam Speaker, on February 10, 2007, Lynn's selfless dedication to 
the women, children, and families of Wayne-Westland will be duly 
recognized with the Women of Westland's highest commendation, the 
ATHENA Award. Today, I ask my colleagues to join me in applauding her 
work and in honoring her tireless service to our community and our 
country.

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