[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 55 (Tuesday, April 17, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E544]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING CARNELL EDWARD SMITH, 54TH ILLUSTRIOUS POTENTATE OF OMAN 
            TEMPLE NO. 72 OASIS OF FLINT-DESERT OF MICHIGAN

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                          HON. DALE E. KILDEE

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 17, 2012

  Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Carnell Edward Smith 
on the occasion of the Oman Temple No. 72 Annual Potentate Ball on May 
5, 2012 where Shriners in my hometown of Flint, Michigan will celebrate 
the esteemed Illustrious Potentate Smith.
  The Shriners of Oman Temple No. 72 of the Ancient Egyptian Arabian 
Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine have a long and distinguished 54-year 
history of charitable work and community outreach that has been a 
Shrine Organization tradition since 1893. Educational scholarships, 
illiteracy programs, medical research, anti-drug programs, crime 
prevention and the fight against the Sickle Cell disease and diabetes 
are just a few of the contributions Shriners across America have made 
throughout their long history.
  Illustrious Potentate Carnell Edward Smith, who received his Master 
of Business Administration in 2007, is currently enrolled in a program 
of applied management and decision science leading to a Doctorate of 
Philosophy. He has been a dedicated Mason for more than 10 years and it 
is fitting that this talented community servant is being honored as 
Oman Temple No. 72 58th Illustrious Potentate.
  Carnell Edward Smith serves my constituents on a daily basis as a 
skilled Internet, data and hardware technology specialist with the City 
of Flint. Over the years he has been involved in numerous charitable 
activities benefiting the American Diabetes Association, Big Brothers 
Big Sisters, Meals on Wheels and providing Thanksgiving dinner for 
needy families in his community. Working with a local community group, 
Illustrious Potentate Smith helped adopt a classroom at Carpenter 
Elementary School to provide financial support for students. Carnell 
Edward Smith is a remarkable and accomplished leader and an exemplary 
model for Shriners and all of us who value community service and civic 
dedication.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in recognizing the Illustrious Potentate 
Carnell Edward Smith, a distinguished leader from my hometown of Flint, 
Michigan who is being honored at the Oman Temple No. 72 Annual 
Potentate Ball.

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