[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 118 (Friday, August 3, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1424]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           THE BERRIEN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION 60TH ANNIVERSARY

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                            HON. FRED UPTON

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, August 2, 2012

  Mr. UPTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Berrien 
Community Foundation's 60th anniversary of providing invaluable 
financial support to southwest Michigan.
  It is with great pleasure that I congratulate the Berrien Community 
Foundation after six decades of impeccable service to our community. 
Founded in 1952 by William Vawter and many conscientious business men 
and women, the Foundation has, been committed to finding innovative 
ways to invest charitable dollars to help residents of Berrien County. 
From grants to scholarships, the Berrien County Community Foundation 
has been working to educate our young people and prepare them to enter 
the workforce. Without that assistance, many students would not have 
the academic prospects they do today.
  The Berrien Community Foundation represents the very best our 
district has to offer. Philanthropic individuals who desire to help 
deserving individuals reach their goals and meet their dreams are able 
to do so in a financially responsible way by collaborating with the 
Foundation. I have been very impressed by the Foundation's creative 
approach to making dollars go far to help individuals who just need a 
little help in moving forward with their aspirations. I continue to 
marvel at their dedication and good will and hope their work continues 
for many years to come.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to again recognize the achievements and 
irreplaceable contributions the Foundation has provided to my district 
and look forward to their continuing efforts to make Berrien County a 
better place to live and work.

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