[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 16448-16449]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




           TRIBUTE TO ARNOLD CENTER PRESIDENT CHARLES MARKEY

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                         HON. JOHN R. MOOLENAAR

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 8, 2016

  Mr. MOOLENAAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Charles 
Markey, the President of the Arnold Center, upon his retirement on 
December 31, 2016. Mr. Markey has made many contributions to Midland 
and the great state of Michigan.
  Mr. Markey attended Central Michigan University, where he excelled as 
a member of the

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football team. After graduating in 1974 with a Bachelor of Science 
degree, Mr. Markey joined IBM. From 1974 to 2004 he held several 
different titles and went on to become the Vice President of Solution 
Sales before becoming a partner at IM1 Capital Group, LLC. During this 
time he was inducted into the CMU Football Hall of Fame.
  In 2009, Mr. Markey became the president of the Arnold Center. The 
Center has since become a large employer in Midland and has aided in 
giving back to the community in a multitude of ways. Most importantly, 
it has enhanced the quality of life for those with disabilities and 
donates thousands of hours of community service. During his tenure, Mr. 
Markey has held fast to the mission and vision of the Arnold Center and 
has helped countless individuals who have sought his guidance. I have 
seen firsthand the dedication and service Mr. Markey has given to our 
community. I thank him and wish him luck as he begins this new chapter 
of his life.
  On behalf of the Fourth Congressional District of Michigan, I am 
honored today to recognize Charles Markey for his dedication to the 
Midland community.

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