[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 18]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 26196]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



  TRIBUTE TO WARREN-CENTER LINE-STERLING HEIGHTS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 
                               INDUCTEES

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                          HON. SANDER M. LEVIN

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, December 4, 2000

  Mr. LEVIN. Mr. Speaker, I wish to recognize three community leaders 
as they are honored by the Warren-Center Line-Sterling Heights Chamber 
of Commerce. The first annual inductees into the Macomb Foundation's 
Hall of Fame are three individuals who have made outstanding 
contributions to improving the economic and community life of Macomb 
County: Tarik Daoud, owner of Al Long Ford in Warren; Gerald Elson, on 
behalf of General Motors Corp, and Mark Steenbergh, mayor of the city 
of Warren.
  Mr. Tarik Daoud, owner of Al Long Ford in Warren, is honored for his 
long-standing commitment to the community. He is an active member of 
the local Chamber of Commerce and serves on the board of directors. Mr. 
Daoud is involved with the Lion's Club, has supported local high school 
sports programs and has served on the planning board of the Warren 
YMCA.
  Mr. Gerald Elson, currently the vice president of General Motors and 
general manager of operations for the North American Car Group, and 
General Motors Corp., are being recognized and honored for their 
commitment to investing in the economic fabric of the city of Warren. 
The recent $1.2 billion investment in the Warren Tech Center will make 
it a premier international facility and help to solidify Warren's long-
term economic vibrance.
  And, finally, the Chamber recognizes a dedicated public servant, an 
individual committed to serving the residents of the city in which he 
was born and raised. Under Mayor Mark Steenbergh's leadership, the 
former tank plant is being transformed into an attractive and 
accessible industrial park, a project I had the pleasure to work on 
with him. Mark is also striving to improve the quality of life of 
Warren residents by pursuing plans to improve city services, rebuild 
older neighborhoods, and fashion a new community center for all the 
residents to enjoy.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Tarik 
Daoud, Gerald Elson, General Motors, and Mark Steenbergh for their 
years of dedication and devotion to the people of our community.

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