[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 132 (Tuesday, September 16, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1417]
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   ACKNOWLEDGING THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE DONALD RIEGLE COMMUNITY 
                             SERVICE AWARDS

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                         HON. DANIEL T. KILDEE

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 16, 2014

  Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I ask the U.S. House of Representatives to 
join me in recognizing the 25th Anniversary of the Donald Riegle 
Community Service Awards. For the past 25 years the Flint Jewish 
Federation has utilized this event as a vehicle to recognize 
individuals in the Flint area who have displayed an exceptional 
commitment to community.
  As Michigan's former senior United States Senator, Donald W. Riegle, 
Jr., retired after three terms in the U.S. Senate, and ten years of 
service in the U.S. House of Representatives. Throughout his federal 
legislative career, Senator Riegle served as a champion of Soviet 
Jewry. In addition, he co-sponsored major legislation pertaining to 
freedom of immigration issues and personally intervened with the 
leadership of the former Soviet Union on behalf of Jewish Refuseniks.
  This year's award recipients, Debra Golden-Steinman, Philip Shaltz 
and Ernelle Taylor, have worked hard to make our community a better 
place. The proceeds from the event will provide funding for the 
necessary acculturation of social programs, as well as the continuation 
of services, such as transportation, interpreters, meal services and 
citizenship preparation for Genesee County residents.
  Mr. Speaker, I applaud the Flint Jewish Federation for upholding the 
life, legacy and leadership of Senator Donald W. Riegle, Jr. and 
applaud them on this milestone celebration.

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