[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 12072]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                    80TH BIRTHDAY OF MR. RHYS LEWIS

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                       HON. THADDEUS G. McCOTTER

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 14, 2004

  Mr. McCOTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and acknowledge an 
important milestone as Mr. Rhys Lewis celebrated his 80th Birthday on 
Thursday, May 13, 2004.
  Rhys honorably served in the South Pacific during World War II as a 
United States Marine Corp sergeant, fighting against tyranny and 
defending America's freedom and security. Following his invaluable 
service to our country, Rhys returned safely home to marry Ruth M. 
Lewis in 1947. After successfully building and managing two small 
businesses, Rhys was elected a Trustee of the Charter Township of 
Redford. His personal commitment and ongoing efforts to better the 
community have made Rhys indispensable and the people of Redford have 
benefited from his character, dedication, leadership, and tireless 
motivation. His wife Ruth, and their two children, Arthur Lewis and 
Judge Charlotte Wirth, should be extremely proud of the indelible mark 
he has made.
  Mr. Speaker, I extend my appreciation to Mr. Rhys Lewis, upon his 
80th birthday, for his fine service to our community and country.

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