[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 2]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 2150]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO KENDALL WINGROVE

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                            HON. MIKE ROGERS

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 11, 2004

  Mr. ROGERS of Michigan, Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the 
accomplishments of Mr. Kendall Wingrove of East Lansing, MI, who will 
be honored this month by the National Foundation of Women Legislators 
when they present him with their 2004 Media Excellence Award at special 
ceremonies in Washington, DC.
  A native of Michigan's St. Clair County, Kendall is the proud 
descendant of a long line of milkmen, with his father and grandfather 
alike holding down milk routes in Macomb County. Kendall married Molly 
Hull in 1992 and they have two children, Ethan, 8, and Catherine, 6. A 
devoted father and husband, Kendall lavishes much attention on his 
family.
  Kendall's path to Lansing started off at St. Clair Community College, 
where he worked on the school paper, then later attended Central 
Michigan University, where he received his B.A., followed by Michigan 
State University to earn his M.A.
  Kendall's master's thesis was on the role of women in journalism on 
the American frontier during the 19th century.
  In 1982, Kendall began work in the Republican Communications Office 
in the Michigan House of Representatives. During his more than two 
decades of service, Kendall has turned out scores of award-winning 
projects that have served the members of the House and the people of 
Michigan. Kendall has worked as a writer, a media strategist and 
department director. He has counseled members on media and legisiative 
term issues. In an era of term limits, Kendall's work has helped 
hundreds of members of the Michigan House navigate the difficult waters 
of media relations and State politics.
  Kendall also has never been too busy to impart a wise word of advice 
or to patiently explain the workings of the legislature or the 
potential outcomes of a media event to House staff.
  Kendall has always had an interest in government and politics. During 
the 1968 campaign, he reported to his 5th grade class that he had seen 
Presidential candidate Richard Nixon say ``Sock it to me?'' on ``Laugh 
In.'' While his teachers and fellow students did not believe him, he 
was correct.
  Kendall's knowledge of the history of American politics is extensive 
and he can speak knowledgeably on a broad variety of topics related to 
things political, ranging from the Vice Presidency of Garret Hobart to 
Harry Truman's 1948 Labor Day whistle stop trip through Michigan. 
Kendall also is an expert on the pets owned by our chief executives and 
their children.
  Outside of his work with the legislature, Kendall has written 
extensively about the history of Michigan and the men and women who 
built the State. His historical work has been published in the Detroit 
News, the Detroit Free Press, Michigan History magazine, and a host of 
other publications throughout Michigan. Kendall has personally 
interviewed scores of older Michigan residents as he works to chart the 
history of Michigan.
  Kendall is skilled at his chosen profession, an excellent public 
servant, a chronicler of history, and a good and loyal friend and 
family man.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Kendall 
Wingrove who is well deserving of the special honor he receives from 
the National Foundation for Women Legislators. He truly merits our 
respect and admiration.

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