[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 34 (Wednesday, March 10, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E344-E345]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




IN RECOGNITION OF CLARA WHITE'S 60 YEARS OF VOLUNTEERISM AND SERVICE TO 
                     THE GREATER PONTIAC COMMUNITY

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                          HON. GARY C. PETERS

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 10, 2010

  Mr. PETERS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mrs. Clara 
White, a native of Michigan and Pontiac resident, for her lifelong 
dedication to volunteerism and community service. As a Member of 
Congress it is both my privilege and honor to recognize Mrs. White for 
her many accomplishments and to thank her for her dedication to 
strengthening our shared communities.
  At 86 years old, Mrs. White has spent over six decades giving back to 
the people and institutions of Pontiac through her countless hours of 
volunteer work. Her volunteer efforts are even more impressive 
considering that for 20 years of this time she also worked as a social 
worker for Oakland County Children's Village and raised a family with 
her husband, William, to whom she was married for 52 years.
  A major facet of Mrs. White's 60 years of volunteer service centers 
around her work with the National Urban League's local organization in 
Pontiac. The Urban League is a national civil rights organizations 
dedicated to improving the lives of urban area residents. Her 
involvement with the Pontiac Urban League even included two terms as 
Chairman of its Board of Directors. In 1996, for her outstanding 
dedication and service, she was awarded the honor of ``Living Legend'' 
from the National Urban League. After 50 years of volunteerism with the 
National Urban League Mrs. White was awarded with the Diamond Urban 
League Pin, an honor very few Urban League members ever receive.
  In addition to her work with the Urban League, Mrs. White shared her 
vitality of spirit and passion for community service with many other 
community organizations which have had a profound positive impact on 
the Pontiac community. Mrs. White's served on the Executive Board of 
Pontiac Youth Assistance, aiding the organization is its efforts to 
support Pontiac youth and prevent truancy. Mrs. White's

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work as a Vice President of the Pontiac Area PTA Council and President 
of PTAs for several Pontiac schools furthered her work with local 
schools to strengthen and empower all sectors of the Pontiac community. 
Additionally, Mrs. White's volunteer efforts with the United Way and 
March of Dimes supported causes serving those in need in our area and 
beyond.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me today to honor Mrs. 
Clara White's dedication to the Pontiac community through public 
service and volunteerism. Mrs. White's recognition from organizations 
in Pontiac, Oakland County, and Michigan make evident that her positive 
impact has been felt far and wide. I wish her many many more years of 
health, happiness, and productive service to our shared communities.

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