[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 133 (Monday, September 10, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1846]
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                         HONORING WOODROW SKAFF

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                          HON. DALE E. KILDEE

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 10, 2007

  Mr. KILDEE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Woodrow ``Woody'' 
Skaff on his 90th birthday. Woodrow turned 90 on August 26th. A 
celebration hosted by the University of Michigan-Flint is being held on 
September 12th in my hometown of Flint, Michigan.
  Woody's father came to the United States in 1906. He settled in Flint 
and married Martha VanDemark. They started a carpet business and had 
five children. Woody began working in the family business during the 
1930s, After World War II, his two brothers, Don and Jack, joined Woody 
and the three sons expanded their father's business to include 
furniture. The brothers continued to grow the business and operated 6 
different stores. By the 1970s the third generation became involved 
when Woody's oldest son, George, became involved. The business 
continues today to be a vibrant family run enterprise built on the 
cornerstone of respect and service to the customer and community.
  Even after retirement, Woody Skaff still maintains this respect for 
the community. He is involved in numerous organizations including Big 
Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Flint, Young Life--Christian Camp, 
Crossroads, the YWCA, the Community Foundation of Greater Flint, First 
Presbyterian Church, the Flint Institute of Music, the Flint Institute 
of Art and the Cultural Center. Woody has funded a scholarship program 
at the University of Michigan-Flint and over 30 students have benefited 
from his generosity.
  Madam Speaker please join me in congratulating Woodrow Skaff for 90 
years of living his Christian faith by loving, caring and helping 
others. He has made a significant contribution to the Flint community 
through his generosity and his example. I wish him the best in the 
coming year and many, many more.

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