[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 6 (Wednesday, January 16, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E21-E22]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING BRAD L. HARNICK

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                          HON. DALE E. KILDEE

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 16, 2008

  Mr. KILDEE. Madam Speaker, I rise today and ask the House of 
Representatives to join me in congratulating Brad L. Harnick upon his 
retirement from Michigan State University Extension for Genesee County. 
A reception for Brad was held on January 11th in my hometown of Flint, 
Michigan.
  Brad began working for the Michigan State University Extension 
Service in 1978. He worked as the Genesee County 4-H Youth Development 
Program associate until 1990. At that time he became the 4-H Youth 
Development agent and Extension educator.

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  During his tenure he developed several programs to promote 
leadership, citizenship, achievement, and community service in young 
people and adult volunteers. He created the Citizenship Academy, the 
Adolescent Mentoring Program, and the Genesee After-School Program. He 
was a significant contributor to the development of the Capitol 
Experience Program, Exploration Days, and the Great Lakes Environmental 
Camp.
  As the 4-H coordinator for Genesee County, Brad has instilled the 
four values of 4-H: head, heart, hands and health, into thousands of 
young people. He has brought the resources of Michigan State University 
Extension and the 4-H program into partnership with schools, churches, 
community groups and youth-serving organizations to enhance the 
advancement of young persons throughout Genesee County.
  Madam Speaker, I ask the House of Representatives to join me in 
thanking Brad L. Harnick for his service to our youth. His innovative 
programs have educated, his creativity has inspired, and his leadership 
has enhanced the lives of countless children. I am grateful that he 
devoted his life to giving life skills to the young people of Genesee 
County and I wish him the best for the future.

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