[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 136 (Friday, September 9, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1235-E1236]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   RECOGNIZING DOCTOR SAMUEL SHAHEEN AND THE SHAHEEN FAMILY AS THEY 
                RECEIVE THE COMMUNITY PHILANTHROPY AWARD

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                         HON. DANIEL T. KILDEE

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 9, 2016

  Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I ask the United States House of 
Representatives to join me in recognizing Dr. Samuel J. Shaheen and his 
family for their unwavering commitment to the betterment of their local 
community. The Shaheen family was selected as the 2016 recipient for 
the Community Philanthropy Award presented by the Council of Michigan 
Foundations, the Michigan Nonprofit Association and the Governor's 
office.

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   The members of the family honored as recipients include Dr. Samuel 
Shaheen and his wife, Holly, brother and sister-in-law, Peter and Kari 
Shaheen, sister and brother-in-law, Sabrina and Kevin Cronin, and 
parents Patricia and the late Dr. Samuel ``Doc'' Shaheen.
   As the Member of Congress representing the Fifth District of 
Michigan, I am honored to have constituents like Dr. Samuel J. Shaheen 
and his family. Much can be said of the many charitable accomplishments 
of this wonderful family. The Temple Theatre, the Saginaw Bay Symphony 
Orchestra, the Mid-Michigan Children's Museum and the Saginaw Art 
Museum have all benefitted so much as a result of Dr. Shaheen's 
personal contributions of time, effort, fundraising and selfless 
giving.
   Through his efforts with the Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce and 
Saginaw Future, Sam has also worked diligently for the economic 
betterment of the local community--developing both a thriving surgical 
practice and building a dynamic real estate development company. These 
results have provided community leaders with inspiration, hope and an 
unprecedented level of optimism.
   Dr. Samuel J. Shaheen and his family are people of tremendous 
substance and accomplishment. Sam has vision and makes things happen 
through an unwavering commitment to achieving results for his 
community. The charitable impact he has made is immeasurable.
   Mr. Speaker, I applaud Dr. Samuel J. Shaheen and his family for 
their strong leadership and unyielding commitment to philanthropy.

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