[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 20]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 29331]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



 RECOGNITION OF CLINTON TOWNSHIP DEMOCRATIC CLUB HONOREE ELEANOR TOCCO

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                          HON. DAVID E. BONIOR

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 9, 1999

  Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, at the heart of every political 
organization, is a team of volunteers. Tonight, the Clinton Township 
Democratic Club honors one of its most active members, Eleanor Tocco. 
Eleanor Tocco is the water that keeps the grass roots growing. As a 
retired teacher and member of the Michigan Education Association, 
Eleanor has organized teachers, both active and retired, to get 
directly involved in the political process.
  Eleanor realized early on that the legislative process has a direct 
effect on the welfare of teachers, students and education. She has been 
invaluable--educating not only our children, but also her fellow 
teachers. Because of Eleanor's outreach, on any given work night or 
phone bank in the Tenth District, a new teacher will show up. She has 
brought in educators who would normally have no other interest in the 
political process, and made them a part of shaping policy.
  The idea that your life slows down once you retire was lost on 
Eleanor. She always seems to be in full gear. Whether it is stuffing a 
mailing, working a bingo, or directing a project for MEA Local One, 
Eleanor is always in the middle of it, and is always good for rounding 
up more volunteers to help out. We can count on her to be outspoken and 
true to her beliefs--qualities that I greatly respect.
  Thank you, Eleanor, for your years of service to your profession and 
to your chosen party. The Democrats in Macomb County are better 
organized, better represented, better served for having you among our 
ranks.

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