[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 147 (Wednesday, October 16, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1522]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBUTIONS BY THE FOLKS OF THE EATON COUNTY PARKS 
    AND RECREATION COMMISSION AND THE RECIPIENTS OF THE 2013 ALVIN 
                   WHITFIELD COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARDS

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                            HON. TIM WALBERG

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 16, 2013

  Mr. WALBERG. Mr. Speaker. I rise today to recognize the contributions 
made to Mid-Michigan by the folks of the Eaton County Parks and 
Recreation Commission and to recognize their recipients of the 2013 
Alvin Whitfield Community Service Awards.
  The Eaton County Parks and Recreation Commission has provided quality 
recreational activities to the citizens of Eaton County, Michigan since 
1970, and are enabled by the help of many individuals, service clubs, 
and businesses.
  The Parks Commission recently acknowledged the service of key 
contributors by awarding them with the Alvin Whitfield Community 
Service Award. These individuals exemplify the spirit of service 
displayed by Alvin Whitfield, a long time Parks Commissioner who has 
served Eaton County for many years. I am pleased to join the Parks 
Commission in recognizing the awardees:
  Shelli Smith, Jill Sambour, Christine Heverly and Patrick Sustrich 
for their outstanding volunteer service and commitment to improving the 
quality of life in Eaton County;
  Jill Russell, Joe Bristol, Chuck Pantera, John Hanieski and Rob 
Piercefield for their leadership role in support of Parks programs, 
special events and projects;
  Aric Prudden, Jeff Smith, Wayne Curtis, Pat Harrington and Sherriff 
Tom Reich for their energy and leadership in sponsoring and 
administering unique participatory events to serve children of all 
ages;
  And Valerie Glesnes-Anderson, Julie Powers, Terry VanDoren, Gerald 
Jaloszynski and Willis Bennett for providing valuable technical 
assistance, advice and financial support for the operation and 
management of the Parks.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating the 
Alvin Whitfield 2013 Community Service Award nominees and thank them 
for their efforts that have greatly benefited Eaton County.

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