[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 29 (Thursday, February 12, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E249]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             HONORING DR. MARY ELLEN BENZIK OF BATTLE CREEK

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                          HON. MARK H. SCHAUER

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 12, 2009

  Mr. SCHAUER. Madam Speaker, I am proud to honor today one of 
Michigan's finest healthcare professionals, Dr. Mary Ellen Benzik of 
Battle Creek. Dr. Benzik has been a dedicated member of the healthcare 
community for over two decades and has served our state with honor and 
distinction. She has shown extraordinary devotion as an Outstanding 
Volunteer Teacher and Volunteer Physician, and her efforts have been 
recognized by the Kalamazoo Center for Medical Studies as well as 
Calhoun County. Dr. Benzik has promoted clean air for our county and 
state as a member of the Calhoun County Cancer Control Coalition, and 
has served on the Battle Creek Community Foundation to supervise 
healthcare initiatives and funding for our community. She has done all 
of this as a loving partner with her husband, David, and mother to her 
two children, Matthew and Elizabeth. Doctor Benzik is a model of 
community service and well deserves our respect and appreciation for 
her service.

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