[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 14 (Wednesday, January 23, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E80]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   CONGRATULATING TONY ANDERSON FOR RECEIVING THE 2018 DISTINGUISHED 
                             SERVICE AWARD

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                           HON. JACK BERGMAN

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 23, 2019

  Mr. BERGMAN. Madam Speaker, it's my honor to recognize Tony Anderson 
for receiving the 2018 Distinguished Service Award from the Traverse 
City Area Chamber of Commerce. Through his exceptional leadership and 
steadfast devotion to his community, Tony has become an indispensable 
part of Northern Michigan.
  Since 1929, the Distinguished Service Award has been given to leaders 
who have had a tremendously positive impact on the Traverse City area. 
Through his decades of service to his community, Tony has shown himself 
to be more than deserving of this honor. Through his Marathon4Kids 
organization, Tony has completed 43 marathons in 43 states and raised 
more than $400,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Michigan. 
This year, he plans on running in Mississippi, Idaho, Kansas, and New 
Mexico as a part of his mission to complete marathons in all 50 states 
and the District of Columbia.
  Tony's determination has been previously recognized on multiple 
occasions, including being named ``Volunteer of the Year'' at the 2012 
Michigan Governor's Service Awards. In addition to his work with 
Marathon4Kids, Tony has served as a volunteer firefighter, an emergency 
medical technician, and as a key member of the Traverse City Area 
Chamber of Commerce. Additionally, he is the former president of the 
Freedom Builders--a faith-based organization that provides housing 
assistance to the local community. The impact of his work in Traverse 
City and across Michigan cannot be understated.
  Madam Speaker, it's my honor to congratulate Tony Anderson for 
receiving the 2018 Distinguished Service Award. Michiganders can take 
great pride in knowing the First District is home to such a selfless 
leader. On behalf of my constituents, I wish Tony all the best in his 
future endeavors.

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