[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 92 (Tuesday, June 5, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E764-E765]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  CONGRATULATING MARSHA SMITH FOR RECEIVING THE LIFETIME HUMANITARIAN 
              AWARD AT THE 2018 GOVERNOR'S SERVICE AWARDS

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                           HON. JACK BERGMAN

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 5, 2018

  Mr. BERGMAN. Mr. Speaker, it's my honor to congratulate Marsha J. 
Smith for receiving the Lifetime Humanitarian Award at the 2018 
Governor's Service Awards. Through her exceptional leadership and 
steadfast devotion to her community, Sue has become an indispensable 
part of Michigan's First District.
  The Lifetime Humanitarian Award is given annually by the Michigan 
Community Service Commission to individuals who demonstrate a 
``lifelong commitment to community involvement and volunteer service.'' 
They have shown a ``tremendous passion for helping others'' and are 
well-known for their exceptional impact in their community and state. 
Few are as deserving of this honor as Marsha Smith. In her 24 years as 
the executive director of Rotary Charities of Traverse City, Marsha's 
leadership has helped the organization provide more than $58 million 
worth of grants and transform Northern Michigan.
  Marsha was also instrumental in forming the Grand Traverse Regional 
Land Conservancy, which has led the acquisition of over 40,000 acres of 
land and 124 miles of coastline for environmental protection. Before 
her work with Rotary Charities, Marsha was involved in the founding of 
the Women's Resource Center in Traverse City, which offers support for 
survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Marsha's tireless 
devotion to public service has touched the lives of countless members 
of her community, and the impact of her work in her community cannot be 
overstated.
  Mr. Speaker, it's my honor to recognize Marsha Smith for her decades 
of service to Northern Michigan and congratulate her once again for 
receiving the Lifetime Humanitarian Award. Michiganders can take great 
pride in knowing the First District is home to such a dedicated 
individual. On behalf of my constituents, I wish Marsha all the best in 
her future endeavors.

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