[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 21]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 29292]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                       RECOGNIZING MR. FRED SALEM

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                          HON. DALE E. KILDEE

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, November 17, 2003

  Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise before you today to recognize the 
accomplishments of my longtime friend Mr. Fred Salem. Fred Salem is a 
child advocate and philanthropist. His hard work and dedication to the 
people of Genesee County is without doubt commendable. On November 12, 
2003, the community along with his family gathered to say thank you 
during a party held at the Ramada Inn located in my hometown of Flint, 
Michigan.
  Fred Salem has been a resident of Mt. Morris Township for 35 years. 
If one could sum up the character of Fred Salem, it would be said that 
he is a concerned, compassionate, loyal and dedicated citizen. Fred is 
a humanitarian. Fred has dedicated numerous hours and dollars toward 
worthy causes. Through his efforts many children and organizations have 
been able to fulfill dreams that would have otherwise been dismissed. 
Fred is currently affiliated with a number of organizations, those 
organizations include but not limited to, the Whaley Children's Center, 
St. John Vianney Day Care, New Life Childcare & Preschool, Girl Scouts 
and Brownies Troops of Genesee County, Boy Scouts, The Sylvester Broome 
Center, Big Brothers and Sisters Organization. Fred is also involved 
with the Flushing Community Church of the Nazarene, Dr. John Socey and 
staff, Dr. Chambers & Staff, St. Pius Church and Bible groups, St. 
George, New Life Christian Fellowship, St. Robert's Pre-K classes 
(all), St. Robert's Kindergarten classes, Flushing Kindergarten, St. 
Agnes Church, 96.1 and 93.7 radio stations' picnic, Johnny Burke 
Birthday Party, and the Northern High School Class Reunion.
  On a personal note, each year Fred and his wife Cindy host the annual 
Community Fourth of July fireworks display in their backyard. Fred 
steps up when the Government can't. At his residence Fred has 
transposed his backyard into a miniature Disney Land. Children from 
ages 2 and beyond come to partake in the fun festivities that are held 
there year around. One attraction that children enjoy is the go-cart 
course he had installed and also the historical walkthrough, which 
includes an old fashion store, antique cars and trucks.
  Aside from being an outstanding leader and role model, he is a 
wonderful devoted family man to his wife Cindy.
  Mr. Speaker, as a member of Congress, I ask my colleagues in the 
108th Congress to please join me in congratulating my friend Fred 
Salem. He has served his community with enthusiasm and concern. I wish 
him all the best in the future.

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