[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 178 (Friday, December 9, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1685]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




IN RECOGNITION OF THE WYANDOTTE JAYCEES FOR THEIR SERVICE AND ACTIVISM 
                       IN THE DOWNRIVER COMMUNITY

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                          HON. DEBBIE DINGELL

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 8, 2016

  Mrs. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Wyandotte 
Jaycees for their efforts to promote positive change in the community. 
For the past 40 years, the Wyandotte Jaycees have helped to build young 
leaders while engaging in projects to raise awareness and address 
issues facing the Wyandotte and Downriver communities.
  Founded in 1976, the Wyandotte Jaycees is an organization of young 
professionals that, in collaboration with local non-profits, works to 
improve their community while providing leadership opportunities for 
its members. The group has compiled an impressive record of developing 
leaders while working to improve the local community through events 
like Hooray for the Good Guys, which provides food and baked goods to 
public safety officials. The Jaycees also host team building events 
like camping trips and leadership conferences. Collectively, these help 
build a strong organization with community-minded individuals that are 
equipped to address issues facing the city.
  The Jaycees embody the values of community service through their 
project and events throughout the city of Wyandotte and the surrounding 
area. Through the organization's actions, the Wyandotte Jaycees have 
not only worked to tackle local issues while promoting economic 
development, but have also provided countless young men and women with 
valuable leadership and organizational experience that opens the doors 
to new opportunities. I have confidence that the experience that these 
individuals gain through their involvement with the Wyandotte Jaycees 
will allow them to become leaders in the community and give them the 
skills they need to succeed professionally.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me today in recognizing the 
Wyandotte Jaycees and their 40 years of service on behalf of the 
Wyandotte and Downriver areas. The Wyandotte Jaycees continue to serve 
a critical role in providing valuable community service while helping 
young people develop leadership skills.

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