[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 15]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 20466]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     TRIBUTE TO MRS. BONNIE ELLIOTT

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                       HON. THADDEUS G. McCOTTER

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 30, 2004

  Mr. McCOTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge and honor Mrs. 
Bonnie Elliott upon her retirement after 21 years of service to the 
citizens of the Charter Township of White Lake, Michigan.
  For nearly three decades, Bonnie has lived in Michigan's Lower 
Peninsula, though she has always yearned to return to her Upper 
Peninsula roots; and, upon her retirement, she will realize her dream 
of once again living the Upper Peninsula.
  Bonnie served as Township Clerk for 16 years before being appointed 
as White Lake Township Supervisor five years ago. During her tenure, 
the Township has seen significant growth, becoming an enviable location 
to live and raise a family.
  Through her work as a community activist, and an elected official, 
Bonnie has been integral to the heart of this growing township. She is 
a charter member of the White Lake Historical Society and a member of 
both the White Lake Goodfellows and St. Patrick's Church. Bonnie 
devoted time to the renovation of the Dublin Community Senior Center, 
the development of the Ferdinand C. Vetter Park, the Judy Hawley Park, 
and improvements to the White Lake Cemetery.
  Bonnie and her husband, Charles, should be extremely proud of the 
indelible mark she has left on the community. We will sorely miss 
Bonnie, but will continue to benefit from her dedication and 
leadership.
  Mr. Speaker, I extend my sincere appreciation to Mrs. Bonnie Elliott 
upon her retirement, and thank her for her fine service to our 
community and our country. I wish Bonnie and Charles the very best on 
their retirement to Schoolcraft County in the Upper Peninsula of 
Michigan.

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