[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 15547]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  TRIBUTE TO THE MICHIGAN CHAPTER OF THE PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA

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                       HON. THADDEUS G. McCOTTER

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 12, 2007

  Mr. McCOTTER. Madam Speaker, today I rise to honor and acknowledge 
the Michigan Chapter of the Paralyzed Veterans of America in partnering 
with Ford Motor Company to release ``The Ford Michigan Mobility 
Resource Guide'' during their Open House in Novi, Michigan, on April 
12, 2007.
  For nearly five decades, the Michigan Paralyzed Veterans of America 
have loyally served our community's veterans with spinal cord injury or 
disease. A congressionally chartered veteran's service organization, 
the Michigan Paralyzed Veterans of America have faithfully honored its 
commitment to advocate for improved health care access, research and 
development for spinal cord injury and spinal cord dysfunction, sports 
programs; and have enhanced the benefits and disability rights on 
behalf of all paralyzed veterans.
  In honor of Michigan Paralyzed Veteran Awareness Week, April 8, 2007, 
through April 14, 2007, the Michigan Paralyzed Veterans of America have 
partnered with Ford Motor Company of Michigan's Mobility Motoring 
Division to introduce the ``Ford Michigan Mobility Resource Guide.'' On 
April 12, 2007, the 14-page guide for disabled drivers will debut at 
the Michigan Paralyzed Veterans of America's Open House and 
subsequently be available at Ford auto dealerships statewide.
  Madam Speaker, this guide is key to helping the Michigan Paralyzed 
Veterans of America continue its noble mission to ensure all paralyzed 
veterans are empowered to lead healthy and fulfilling lives. Today, in 
honor of its legendary dedication to our disabled veterans and its 
tireless efforts to assist individuals with spinal cord injuries, I ask 
my colleagues to join me in recognizing the Michigan Paralyzed Veterans 
of America for its unwavering commitment to our veterans, our community 
and our country.

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