[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 177 (Thursday, November 15, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2428]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        HONORING THE DEDICATION OF THE MICHAEL A. GUIDO THEATER

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                          HON. JOHN D. DINGELL

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 15, 2007

  Mr. DINGELL. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the city of 
Dearborn for the dedication of the Michael A. Guido Theater at the Ford 
Community & Performing Arts Center.
  On November 16, 2007, the City of Dearborn will hold a gala 
celebration honoring the life of the late Mayor Michael A. Guido. It is 
at this gala event that the magnificent theater at the Ford Community & 
Performing Arts Center will be dedicated in Mayor Guido's name. This is 
a fitting tribute as the state-of-the-art Ford Community & Performing 
Arts Center was the crowning achievement in the impressive career of 
Mayor Guido. The center is the largest municipally owned recreation 
center in North America.
  Along with the dedication ceremony, the evening will also include a 
fundraiser for the Michael A. Guido Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund at 
the Karmanos Cancer Institute. That the funds will go to pancreatic 
research is especially meaningful to our late ``friendly mayor'' and 
his family.
  For 21 years Mayor Guido served the city of Dearborn with enthusiasm, 
devotion, and a sense of humor. Throughout his career he accomplished 
much. Known for his commitment to the people of Dearborn, fiscal 
responsibility, and leadership skills, among his many achievements, 
Guido served as president of the U.S. Conference of Mayors and held 
various leadership positions with the National League of Cities. During 
his battle with pancreatic cancer, Guido continued to work tirelessly 
in City Hall on behalf of the people of Dearborn. He also sprouted 
growth throughout Dearborn. A short list of his accomplishments 
includes the devolvement of downtown Dearborn, the creation of 
recreational facilities like the Dearborn Ice Skating Center, the 
construction of a new police headquarters, the redesign of Ford Wood 
Park, and the expansion of Esper Branch Library.
  I ask that all of my colleagues join me in congratulating the city of 
Dearborn for the dedication of the Michael A. Guido Theater, as well as 
joining me in remembering the devoted public servant who served the 
people of Dearborn for 21 years.

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