[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 177 (Thursday, December 8, 2016)]
[House]
[Page H7401]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               RECOGNIZING JOANN VAN TASSEL OF LAKE ORION

  (Mr. BISHOP of Michigan asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. BISHOP of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize JoAnn 
Van Tassel of Lake Orion. She has devoted her life to selfless acts to 
benefit others and is being recognized as 2016 Citizen of the Year by 
the Orion Area Parade Group.
  JoAnn has been a champion in the community by always supporting local 
events and important causes. She is active with many agencies, 
including the North Oakland Community Coalition and the Downtown 
Development Authority. Among her many charitable acts, JoAnn has 
organized fundraising events to help those in need and cleans up our 
roadways to ensure that our community stays beautiful.
  While serving as Orion Township supervisor for 13 years, JoAnn has 
dedicated countless hours to improving the Lake Orion community. Her 
generosity has touched the lives of many, and her efforts will have a 
profound impact on generations to come.
  So, thank you to JoAnn Van Tassel for making the Lake Orion community 
a great place to live, work, and raise a family. Your generous 
contributions have not gone unnoticed.

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