[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 48 (Thursday, April 11, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E433]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         A TRIBUTE TO MIDLAND COUNTY FAIR MANAGER TOM VALLIERE

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                             HON. DAVE CAMP

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 11, 2013

  Mr. CAMP. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Tom Valliere 
for his years of service as Midland County Fair Manager.
   Tom Valliere concluded his 32-year career at the fair this spring. 
Through his vast wealth of experience and dedication, he has brought an 
astounding 300,000-350,000 people to the Midland community each year 
for the fair and other events.
   Tom was first hired by the Midland County Fair Board as manager in 
1980. Since then the fair has seen major changes under his direction. 
Some of Tom's most valuable contributions to the fair have been his 
work on modernizing its infrastructure. The fairground now has one of 
the most revered horse arenas in the area, as well as all-weather 
facilities for merchants. The fair has also hosted concerts featuring 
some of the biggest names in music.
   Although Tom's tenure at the Midland County Fair has come to an end, 
his place in the community will forever be remembered. On behalf of the 
Fourth Congressional District of Michigan, I congratulate Tom Valliere 
for his 32-year career as the Midland County Fair Manager. I wish him 
well in his much-deserved retirement.