[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 173 (Thursday, November 8, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2362]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     IN PRAISE OF FREDRICK A. MILLS

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                          HON. TIMOTHY WALBERG

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, November 8, 2007

  Mr. WALBERG. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Fredrick A. 
Mills upon his receiving of the 2007 Lifetime Achievement Award. It is 
with great admiration I congratulate Frederick Mills on behalf of all 
those who have benefited from his hard work and dedication.
  In 1963, Fred and his wife Venetia, moved to Chelsea when he took a 
math and coaching position with the Chelsea School District. After 3 
years, Mr. Mills took the position of Assistant Superintendent for 
Finance and Operations with the Chelsea School District, which he held 
for 29 years, before retiring in 1995. Since then, Mr. Mills has worked 
for Chelsea Lumber Company in contractor sales.
  For the last 49 years Fred Mills has given his life to the Chelsea 
community and education. Mr. Mills has been a member of the Chelsea 
Community Hospital board of trustees, Chelsea State Bank board of 
directors, Chelsea Village Economic Development Committee, Chelsea 
Industrial Development Committee, Chelsea Recreation Planning Committee 
and the Chelsea City Charter Commission. In addition, he has served on 
the Washtenaw/Livingston and Wayne County School Business Officials 
Board, Michigan School Business Officials Board, and the Association of 
Assistant Superintendents and Business Officials of Livingston, Monroe, 
and Washtenaw Counties. Mr. Mills is an active member at the First 
United Methodist Church, a charter member of the Chelsea Lions, and was 
a member of the Chelsea Jaycees. His presence is felt throughout the 
Chelsea community and across the State.
  Fred Mills has seen Chelsea grow from a small rural community to a 
thriving city, helping along the way to make sure the qualities that 
make Chelsea a special place to live and raise a family are preserved. 
Mr. Mills is a true asset to the community as a whole and his 
contributions over the years will continue to be felt for years to 
come.
  I thank Mr. Mills for his continued support of the Chelsea community. 
May others know of my high regard for his selfless contributions and 
service to others, as well as my best wishes for him in the future.

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