[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 13]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 17646]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]


                     TRIBUTE TO DR. SAMUEL J. PRISK

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                       HON. THADDEUS G. McCOTTER

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 8, 2006

  Mr. McCOTTER. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor and acknowledge the 
distinguished career of Dr. Samuel J. Prisk, upon attaining the Boy 
Scouts of America's prestigious 2006 Silver Buffalo Award.
  For nearly six decades, Dr. Prisk has dedicated his life to improving 
the communities in which he lived. On March 1, 1948, he began his 
career as a dentist in Livonia, Michigan. From October 1960 until June 
30, 1987, he served with distinction as a member and officer of the 
Clarenceville School Board in Clarenceville, Michigan. To commemorate 
his commitment to exceptional community service, the Board created the 
Dr. Samuel J. Prisk Scholarship, an award given to high school students 
who have excelled in academics, community involvement, school spirit, 
and attendance.
  Since 1986, Dr. Prisk has proudly served on the board of directors of 
the Methodist Children's Home Society, a non-profit volunteer-driven 
agency, which provides foster care, residential care, adoption, and 
literacy programs for children. During March 2006, he was recognized by 
the Michigan High School Football Coaches Association with an honorary 
membership for supporting high school sports for 43 years by providing 
medical services during games, and gathering the resources necessary to 
assist aspiring athletes.
  For his extraordinary loyalty and invaluable contributions to youth, 
the Boy Scouts have bestowed upon Dr. Prisk the 2006 Silver Buffalo 
Award, Scouting's highest commendation. He has held positions at the 
national and region level and served the Boy Scouts Detroit Area 
Council as council vice president, council commissioner, council 
activities chair, council executive committee, district training chair, 
Scoutmaster, and Webelos leader.
  Mr. Speaker, during Dr. Samuel J. Prisk's laudable career, he has 
demonstrated exemplary leadership and involvement in local schools, 
sports teams, and youth agencies. His legendary benevolence has 
improved the lives of countless children across Michigan. Today, I ask 
my colleagues to join me in honoring his many years of loyal and 
dedicated service to our community and our country.

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