[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 1]
[Senate]
[Page 1413]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                   COMMISSIONER ROY C. HOWES RETIRES

 Mr. ABRAHAM. Mr. President, I rise today to honor Roy C. Howes 
as he celebrates his retirement on January 30, 1999, from the Manistee 
County Board of Commissioners after forty-five years of service.
  Mr. Howes possesses a unique dedication to his community evidenced by 
his remarkable history of achievements. Since his first term as county 
commissioner in the 1950's, he has witnessed first hand the dramatic 
changes in county government and has helped prepare Manistee County for 
the new millennium. Most notably, Mr. Howes drew upon his experience as 
a forest farmer and timber operator to institute proper forest 
management techniques leading to increased county revenue.
  In addition to his position as county commissioner, Mr. Howes served 
on the Michigan Association of Township Supervisors for almost a 
decade, as well as the state committee that drafted a new Michigan 
constitution. It was his desire to help older citizens with social 
security and income tax issues that prompted his initial interest in 
politics. Mr. Howes continues his good work today by assisting disabled 
children and students in need of loans as chairman of the board of 
directors for the Michigan Rural Rehabilitation Corporation.
  It is with great admiration that I salute Mr. Howes' contributions to 
Manistee County and the entire state of Michigan. His work inspires us 
all to serve to the best of our ability and reassures us that each 
individual can positively impact his community. I wish Mr. Howes the 
best of luck for his future.

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