[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 15]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 21167]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



     RECOGNITION OF THE ALEXANDER MACOMB CITIZEN OF THE YEAR AWARD

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                          HON. DAVID E. BONIOR

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 9, 1999

  Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize the March of Dimes 
1999 Alexander Macomb Citizens of the year. Beginning in 1984, a group 
of leading Macomb County citizens instituted the ``Alexander Macomb 
Citizen of the Year'' award. The award was named after Gen. Alexander 
Macomb, the country's namesake, who was a hero of the War of 1812, 
repelling a superior invading force at Lake Plattsburgh, NY, which kept 
the United States borders intact. Since the inception of the award, 
more than $500,000 has been generated for the Macomb County County 
March of Dimes.
  The Alexander Macomb Award is presented annually to deserving 
individuals who have demonstrated outstanding contributions and 
commitment to improving the quality of life in his/her community, the 
county and the State of Michigan. This year, three honorees were 
chosen, including a Family of the Year. This year's family honoree is 
the Zuccaro family. Albert and Lillian Zuccaro, and their sons Dino, 
Alan, Rick, and Mark have established several successful business in 
Macomb county. Mr. Zuccaro and his sons now own and operate Cafe 
Zuccaro, Wolverine Banquet Center, Zuccaro's Country Kitchen, and 
Zuccaro's Holiday House.
  The Zuccaro family has actively supported several worthwhile 
organizations in Macomb County, including the Mount Clemens Rotary 
Club, the Salvation Army, the Macomb County Chamber of Commerce, and 
the Special Olympics. They donate to homeless shelters around Macomb, 
as well as safe houses for abused women and children.
  I am proud to join the March of Dimes in acknowledging the wonderful 
tradition of community service that the Zuccaro family has started and 
continues within Macomb County.

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