[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 153 (Wednesday, October 10, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2111]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    PAYING TRIBUTE TO MICHAEL GRAHAM

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                           HON. JON C. PORTER

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 10, 2007

  Mr. PORTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Michael 
Graham of Henderson, Nevada who passed away on September 23, 2007.
  Michael was born in McMinnville, Oregon, on October 23, 1946. After 
he earned his bachelors degree from San Francisco State University and 
fulfilled his graduate studies in the areas of finance and management, 
he became involved with private and non-profit finance and management 
careers. His career reached its culmination when he was named Deputy 
State Director of the Nevada Small Business Development Center in 2000. 
In this role, he directed the activities of the Business Environmental 
Program in Nevada as well as five Nevada Small Business Development 
Centers in Southern Nevada. He managed nearly 50 staff around the State 
providing business advice, resources and training.
  Prior to taking the Deputy Director position in Henderson, Michael 
lived and served the community of Reno, Nevada, as an owner of several 
small businesses and eventually became the Director of Development for 
the University of Nevada, Reno College of Business Administration. He 
was awarded for his dedication to the community as the recipient of the 
prestigious ``Philanthropic Executive of the Year'' Award for northern 
Nevada in 2000.
  In 1976 Michael joined the National Society of Fund Raising 
Executives, and was the president of two different chapters. Mr. Graham 
was also an active member of several boards and committees including 
the UCCSN's Division of Continuing Education's Non-Profit Management 
Board, President of Arizona Consulting Group, and is a proud member of 
the Prospectors Club. Moreover, he served on the city of Reno's 
Redevelopment Advisory Board and its Financial Board. Michael has also 
taught Business Management, Finance and Fund Raising on various college 
campuses.
  Madam Speaker, I am proud to honor the life of Michael Graham who was 
and remains well known and respected community member. His dedication 
and service to the community should be applauded and admired by all. He 
was a pillar of the community and will be greatly missed.

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