[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 85 (Monday, May 17, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E530]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




HONORING MICHAEL CARPENTER FOR THE DISTINGUISHED RECOGNITION AS CLINTON 
              COMMUNITY COLLEGE'S FIRST EDUCATION CHAMPION

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                         HON. ELISE M. STEFANIK

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 17, 2021

  Ms. STEFANIK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. Michael 
Carpenter, named as the inaugural Education Champion by Clinton 
Community College.
  Michael has been the president and CEO of The Northeast Group since 
2008. Throughout his time with the company, his leadership and 
foresight have expanded The Northeast Group from a small print shop to 
four regional facilities providing an array of printing, publishing, 
and logistics services. However, Michael's influence and impact extends 
far beyond his business prowess. While Michael has had great success in 
the business world, he has also been an extremely impactful community 
leader. He currently serves on the Substance Abuse Prevention and 
Recovery of Clinton County Steering Committee, the Plattsburgh Chamber 
of Commerce Board of Directors, and the Clinton County Community 
Service Board. He has also previously served on the Workforce 
Investment Board, Strand Center for the Arts Board, the Literacy 
Volunteers, and Vision2Action Task Force as Chairman.
  For more than 30 years, Michael has relentlessly dedicated himself to 
helping individuals recover from addiction, ensuring they have sound 
and necessary support systems in place. In conjunction with Clinton 
Community College, Michael launched the MHAB Life Skills Campus, a 
revolutionary program to offer transitional housing and a community 
space for those in recovery. In an effort supported by local nonprofit 
agencies, this program converted vacant dormitories into a campus where 
individuals can live, complete job training, literacy, and budgeting 
classes, and receive counseling services and drug treatment. Michael's 
work on this program has had an immeasurably positive impact on his 
community. He was also integral in bringing Club 12 to Plattsburgh, 
offering a welcoming space to host and encourage those working towards 
recovery through a 12-step program.
  Michael has been an incredible advocate for the recovery community in 
the North Country. He has shared his personal testimony of overcoming 
addiction and constantly works to support others in that same journey. 
On behalf of New York's 21st District, I would like to thank Michael 
for his contributions to the Plattsburgh community and congratulate him 
on his innovative solution turning the unused dormitories into a 
thriving community gathering space.

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