[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 20]
[Senate]
[Page 29482]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



     SAGINAW COUNTY CONVENTION AND VISITOR'S BUREAU PINNACLE AWARD

 Mr. ABRAHAM. Mr. President, I rise today to mark the third 
year that the Saginaw County Convention & Visitor's Bureau has 
recognized an organization, person or event with its Pinnacle Award. 
Nominees for the Pinnacle Award are chosen by the staff of the Saginaw 
County CVB, county-wide chambers of commerce, or from the county 
hospitality industry and are given based on the following criteria:
  Someone who has brought a convention or conference(s) to Saginaw 
County that has significant fiscal impact on the county.
  Someone or something that has garnered strong and positive press for 
the county and its various communities.
  An activity or event that significantly improved or contributed to 
the quality of life in the county, or has had a significant economic 
impact.
  A person who has initiated a program or event that has a positive 
impact on more than just their own business or interests.
  A person who has assisted the Saginaw County Convention and Visitors 
Bureau ``above and beyond'' the call of duty for the greater good of 
the County.
  A person who or an organization that has preserved or revitalized 
historical aspects of the County.
  A person who or organization that has created or supported an event 
that showcases favorable aspects of the County, or which brings new 
tourism to the area.
  The winners of the 1999 Pinnacle Award are:
  Tony D'Anna, who has taken the lead on creating the Frankenmuth 
Oldies Fest and annual classic car show (Autofest).
  Bishop Ed Leidel of the Episcopal Diocese of Eastern Michigan for 
bringing many conventions and meetings to Saginaw County.
  Frankenmuth Oktoberfest which has grown over the past 10 years to 
become one of Michigan's great ethnic festivals.
  P.R.I.D.E. (Positive Results In a Downtown Environment). Since 1975, 
P.RI.D.E. has operated as a volunteer association with goals that 
include the organization of events that encourage people to come to the 
city as well as the improvement of the downtown area.
  Sarah Schultz, owner of Sarah's Attic in Chesaning, whose newly 
formed educational pilot program teaches children the importance of 
love, respect, and dignity through different ethnic dolls.
  Rev. P. David Saunders, of the Bethal AME Church, for his outstanding 
success in bringing many meetings and conventions to the county.
  Other nominees for the 1999 Pinnacle Award include: Bethlehem Boar's 
Head Christmas Festival, Howard and Bonnie Ebenhoeh, Cindy Hartung, 
Terry Jankowski, ``Dixie'' Dave Minar, St. Charles Haunted House 
Association, and Tom Trombley.

  I join the Saginaw County Convention and Visitors Bureau as they 
honor and salute the above individuals and organizations with the 1999 
Pinnacle Award. Through their hard work and diligent efforts, the 
economy and quality of life in Saginaw County is greatly 
enhanced.

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