MICHIGAN

Articles and editorials

``Mama Ham'' Cheers Darvin, H4609 [21JN]

Spiritual Leader, Blessed Presence, E531 [2AP]

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of the Interior: conduct a study of maritime sites in Michigan (see H.R. 3946), H1071 [11MR]

Detroit Pistons (basketball team): tribute (see S. Res. 380), S6882 [16JN] (see H. Res. 679), H4287 [16JN]

Focus—HOPE (organization): anniversary (see S. Con. Res. 92), S1587 [25FE]

Jeffrey, Mildred McWilliams: tribute (see S. Res. 367), S5950 [20MY]

Keweenaw National Historical Park: decrease matching funds requirement and authorize further appropriations (see S. 2101), S1457 [23FE]

Medicare: prohibit operation of comparative cost adjustment (CCA) program in Michigan (see S. 2113), S1586 [25FE] (see H.R. 3835), H632 [25FE]

Native Americans: settle certain land claims of Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians (see H.R. 4666), H4893 [23JN]

Essays

Purple Loosestrife—A Beautiful Killer: Alyn Kiel, E28 [21JA]

Lists

Armed Forces members from Michigan killed in military action in Iraq, S12032-S12034 [8DE]

Detroit Pistons players, coaches, and staff, S6868 [16JN]

LeGrand Smith Scholarship finalists, E760 [5MY]

Petitions and memorials

Courts: Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals judicial vacancies, S8582 [22JY]

Poems

``Paying With Your Life,'' Michael Williams, S8225 [15JY]

``Shadina's Price,'' Starlyn Robinson, S8225 [15JY]

Remarks in House

Bay City, MI: anniversary of Bay Special Care Hospital, E1315 [8JY]

———tribute to Bay Area Women's Center, E1767 [1OC]

———tribute to Bay Regional Emergency Medical Services, E803 [11MY]

Berrien Township, MI: dedication of Union Church as a Michigan Historical Marker, E1310 [7JY]

Bostwick, Peg: Environmental Law Institute Wetlands Award recipient, E819 [12MY]

Bouchard, Velma M. Webber: Michigan's Upper Peninsula Labor Hall of Fame inductee, E516 [2AP]

Burdick, Renee E.: LeGrand Smith Scholarship winner, E809 [11MY]

Burton, MI: anniversary of DAV Genesee Chapter No. 3, E1259 [25JN]

———anniversary of Eastgate Baptist Church, E1221 [23JN]

Bush, President: evaluation of administration, H5796 [15JY]

Campbell, I.J.: DTE Energy Foundation Community Luminary Award recipient, E165 [12FE]

Capraro, Heidi: Northville, MI, Teacher of the Year award recipient, E859 [14MY]

Cecil, Bill: Michigan Teacher of the Year Award recipient, E797 [10MY]

Coppola, Brian: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and Council for Advancement and Support of Education Michigan Professor of the Year award recipient, E2066 [18NO]

De Koker, Neil: Marketing & Sales Executives of Detroit Executive Leadership Award recipient, E727 [4MY]

Dearborn, MI: anniversary, E37 [21JA]

Detroit Pistons (basketball team): tribute, H4176 [16JN], H4293 [17JN]

———tribute (H. Res. 679), H4607-H4610 [21JN], E1138 [16JN]

Dow, Shea S.: LeGrand Smith Scholarship winner, E948 [21MY]

DTE Energy Co.: Fermi 2 Nuclear Power Plant recipient of Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration Michigan Star award, E1412 [19JY]

Durand Patriots (organization): tribute for providing Armed Forces in Iraq with personal items and gifts, E730 [4MY]

EPA: enforcement of Agreement Concerning the Transboundary Movement of Hazardous Waste Between the U.S. and Canada relative to importation of municipal solid waste (H.R. 411), H2603 [5MY]

Flint, MI: tribute to Eastside Compassionate Mission Center, Inc., E1550 [8SE]

Flint (MI) Journal: opening of press and distribution center, E801 [11MY]

Focus—HOPE (organization): anniversary (H. Con. Res. 295), H3544-H3547 [1JN]

Fox, Vicente: visit to Michigan, E1133 [15JN]

Garden City, MI: anniversary of Garden City Hospital Center for Counseling, E836 [12MY]

German-American National Congress, Inc.: anniversary of Chapter No. 13, E452 [26MR]

Gilbert, Dorrene: Michigan Volunteer Leadership Award recipient, E925 [20MY]

Grand Ledge, MI: Grand Ledge Island Restoration Project recipient of the Michigan Community Achievement Award, E926 [20MY]

Grand Rapids, MI: anniversary of Eastern Avenue Christian Reformed Church, E1640 [15SE]

———anniversary of Grand Rapids Junior Chamber of Commerce, E2008 [16NO]

———anniversary of Public Museum, E2178 [7DE]

Habermehl, Bradley E.: Burton, MI, Rotary Club Jack Hamady Good Scout award recipient, E541 [20AP]

Horosko, Michael J.: LeGrand Smith Scholarship winner, E811 [11MY]

Houghton, MI: anniversary of Grace United Methodist Church, E1479 [22JY]

Isabella, MI: anniversary of Bethany Lutheran Church, E1480 [22JY]

Jackson, MI: anniversary, E1168 [18JN]

———anniversary of Northwest Community School District, E1708 [24SE]

———tribute to Lumen Christi Catholic High School football team, E2147 [6DE]

Kalamazoo, MI: anniversary of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, E1803 [6OC]

Kerry, Senator: Great Lakes basin policies, H2412 [28AP]

Kiel, Alyn: Great Lakes Sea Grant Network and Muskegon (MI) Chronicle essay contest award recipient, E27 [21JA]

Lake Fenton, MI: dedication of Lake Fenton High School, E1546 [8SE]

Lansing, MI: anniversary of Lansing Civic Players, E478 [30MR]

LaSalle, Jon G. (Jack): Michigan's Upper Peninsula Labor Hall of Fame inductee, E519 [2AP]

Leddy-Green, Rosanna M.: LeGrand Smith Scholarship winner, E566 [20AP]

LeGrand Smith Scholarship: tribute to finalists, E760 [5MY]

Losinski, Tyler W.: LeGrand Smith Scholarship winner, E951 [21MY]

Lowell, MI: anniversary of First Baptist Church, E1560 [8SE]

Lucey, Heather: LeGrand Smith Scholarship winner, E949 [21MY]

Ludwick, Bobby Jo: LeGrand Smith Scholarship winner, E948 [21MY]

Mackinaw (vessel): tribute to Coast Guard cutter, E1474 [22JY]

Macomb Community College: anniversary, E1934 [11OC]

MARO Employment and Training Association: anniversary, E1064 [8JN]

Marquette, MI: anniversary of Sister City partnership with Yokaichi, Japan, E1477 [22JY]

———Partners for Livable Communities (organization) America's Most Livable Communities honoree, E565 [20AP]

McCarrell, Kelli: LeGrand Smith Scholarship winner, E947 [21MY]

Milewski, Bob: March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation Alexander Macomb ``Man of the Year'' award recipient, E1744 [30SE]

Milford, MI: anniversary of Milford Public Library, E1752 [30SE]

Millben, Lawrence A.: North American Black Historical Museum Champion of Excellence Award recipient, E1502 [22JY]

Moscone family: March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation Donna Greco Issa ``Family of the Year'' award recipients, E1741 [30SE]

Mount Morris, MI: anniversary of Martin Funeral Home, E1586 [10SE]

———tribute to Mount Morris Hall of Honor inductees, E542 [20AP]

National Dance Week: observance, E975 [1JN]

Niles, MI: tribute to streetscape project, E2200 [7DE]

Noonan, Jacqueline: March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation Alexander Macomb ``Woman of the Year'' award recipient, E1736 [29SE]

Oakland Literacy Council: tribute, E1549 [8SE]

Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency: anniversary, E1973 [16NO]

Oscoda County, MI: tribute to World War II veterans, E962 [21MY]

Ostash, William: Michigan State Polka Music Hall of Fame inductee, E1763 [1OC]

Pelkie, MI: anniversary of Pelkie Agricultural School, E412 [18MR]

Piper, Carly: tribute for participation in Olympic games, E1642 [15SE]

Smith, Representative Nick: tribute to staff, E2210 [20DE]

South Haven, MI: tribute to Girl Scouts Brownie Troop 139, E196 [24FE]

St. Francis, MI: tribute to St. Francis High School football team, E252 [26FE]

St. Joseph, MI: anniversary of Curious Kids' Museum, E279 [2MR]

Standish, MI: anniversary, E1865 [10OC]

Tarpley, Lindsay: tribute for participation in Olympic games, E1727 [29SE]

Teller, Lyndsey L.: LeGrand Smith Scholarship winner, E759 [5MY]

Transportation: program funding relative to minimum rate of return for donor States, H2079 [2AP]

Traverse City, MI: tribute to Boys Scout Troop 35, E1158 [18JN]

UAW: tribute to Local 599 Walter Reuther Distinguished Service award recipients, E1555 [8SE]

Vanderkaay, Peter: tribute for participation in Olympic games, E1536 [8SE]

Walled Lake, MI: anniversary, E1664 [21SE]

Warner, Stephen: tribute for participation in Olympic games, E1552 [8SE]

Wayne State University: tribute to Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences School of Mortuary Science graduates, E1138 [16JN]

West Branch, MI: anniversary of West Branch Regional Medical Center, E1935 [11OC]

Williams Township, MI: anniversary, E1640 [15SE]

Wixson, Matthew C.: LeGrand Smith Scholarship winner, E813 [11MY]

Wolverine Lake, MI: anniversary, E1013 [2JN]

Remarks in Senate

Armed Forces: tribute to members killed in military action in Iraq, S12032-S12034 [8DE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish and operate air bases in certain States and permit fees for certain customs services to be collected, S9052-S9055 [10SE], S9210 [14SE], S9669 [24SE]

Detroit, MI: anniversary of Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, S4020 [8AP]

———anniversary of Church of the Precious Blood, S6627 [8JN]

Detroit (MI) Polish Daily News: anniversary, S9931 [29SE]

Detroit Pistons (basketball team): tribute (S. Res. 380), S6867-S6869 [16JN]

Focus—HOPE (organization): anniversary (S. Con. Res. 92), S1607, S1608 [25FE]

Jeffrey, Mildred McWilliams: tribute (S. Res. 367), S6045, S6046 [20MY]

Lutheran Social Services of Michigan (organization): anniversary, S9073 [10SE]

Medicare: prohibit operation of comparative cost adjustment (CCA) program in Michigan (S. 2113), S1589 [25FE]

Michigan State University: tribute to debate team, S8026 [13JY]

National Campaign To Stop Violence (organization): tribute to Do the Write Thing Challenge award recipients from Michigan, S8224 [15JY]

Oakland Livingston Human Services Agency: anniversary, S10835 [8OC]

Olympic games: tribute to Michigan participants, S8956 [8SE]

Polish Daily News, Inc.: anniversary of Polish Weekly (publication), S9808 [28SE]

Rochester Hills, MI: tribute to Athletes With Disabilities Hall of Fame, S4903 [5MY]

Senate Commission on Art: presentation of portraits of Arthur H. Vandenberg and Robert F. Wagner, S9156 [14SE]

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore: expansion (H.R. 408), S5847 [19MY]

University of Michigan: tribute to men's basketball team, S3604 [2AP]

Williams Charter Township, MI: anniversary, S9382 [20SE]

Reports filed

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Expansion: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 408) (S. Rept. 108-240), S2439 [9MR]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 295, Focus—HOPE (organization) anniversary, H3545 [1JN]

H. Res. 679, tribute to Detroit Pistons (basketball team), E1138 [16JN]

S. 2101, decrease matching funds requirement and authorize further appropriations for the Keweenaw National Historical Park, S1461 [23FE]

S. Con. Res. 92, anniversary of Focus—HOPE (organization), S1599, S1608 [25FE]

S. Res. 367, tribute to Mildred McWilliams Jeffrey, S6010, S6046 [20MY]

S. Res. 380, tribute to Detroit Pistons (basketball team), S6869, S6905 [16JN]

Tributes

Ford, William D., H7032 [13SE], E1749 [30SE]

Jeffrey, Mildred McWilliams, E838 [12MY]

Levin, Senator, S5768 [19MY]

Vandenberg, Arthur H., S9156, S9214 [14SE]