[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 2]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 1752]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING THE GENESEE DISTRICT LIBRARY'S BLACK HISTORY MONTH BRUNCH

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                          HON. DALE E. KILDEE

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, February 14, 2011

  Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I ask the House of Representatives to join 
me in congratulating the Genesee District Library as it celebrates the 
10th Annual Black History Month Brunch on Saturday, February 19th in 
Grand Blanc Michigan.
  Proceeds from the Brunch help fund the Genesee District Library's 
Summer Reading Program. The Library operates this program at its 19 
locations with 5,000 young people participating. This year the program 
will feature renowned gospel singer, Vickie Winans, and jazz recording 
artist Randy Scott.
  The Genesee District Library will also present six individuals from 
Genesee County with the Award of Excellence. These individuals have 
made significant contributions to the community and provide inspiration 
to future generations. These individuals are: Dr. George Ross, a Flint 
Northern High School graduate who is the first African-American 
President of Central Michigan University; former state representative 
and educator, Genesee County Commissioner Brenda J. Clack; Floyd Clack, 
former state representative and educator, currently an Eastern Michigan 
University Regent; Samuel Cox, owner and operator of three area 
McDonalds Restaurants; Dr. Reginald G. Flynn, pastor of Foss Avenue 
Baptist Church and community activist; and Judge Tracy Collier-Nix of 
the 68th District Court and the second African-American female to join 
the Genesee District Bar Association.
  Mr. Speaker, I congratulate the Genesee District Library for 
showcasing Black History Month through its recognition of these 
outstanding citizens and providing a nurturing environment for all 
generations to contemplate new ideas, discover new skills, encounter 
new cultures, and develop the enthusiasm to work for a brighter 
tomorrow.

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