[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 4]
[Senate]
[Page 5383]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



        MR. JAMES B. McKEON INDUCTED INTO PLYMOUTH HALL OF FAME

 Mr. ABRAHAM. Mr. President, on April 18, 2000, the Kiwanis 
Club of Plymouth, Michigan, with the assistance of the Plymouth 
Community Chamber of Commerce, the District Library, the Plymouth 
Historical Society, and the City of Plymouth, will honor three men 
whose commitment to that community has earned them a place in the 
Plymouth Hall of Fame. These men are being recognized because over the 
years their dedication and many efforts have played a large role in 
making Plymouth the wonderful town that it is today. With this having 
been said, I rise today in honor of Mr. James Jabara, Mr. James B. 
McKeon, and Mr. Jack Wilcox, who are rightfully taking their place 
among the ``Builders of Plymouth.''
  Mr. McKeon came to Plymouth after graduating from a school that I 
myself am quite familiar with, Michigan State University. He has served 
Plymouth both as City Commissioner and as Mayor. He has been president 
of the Plymouth Chamber of Commerce, and was named Volunteer of the 
Year by that organization. Mr. McKeon is chairman of the Downtown 
Development Authority, and sits on the Board of Directors of Growth 
Works and the New Morning School. In addition, he is a member of the 
Schoolcraft College Development Authority Board and a benefactor of the 
Plymouth Community Arts Council.
  Mr. President, I applaud Mr. McKeon for his many efforts to better 
the quality of life for every resident of Plymouth, Michigan. His 
dedication to the town over the years is truly admirable, and I am glad 
that the Kiwanis Club has taken this opportunity to recognize his many 
contributions. On behalf of the entire United States Senate, I 
congratulate Mr. McKeon on his induction into the Plymouth Hall of 
Fame.

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