E 1074 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 18, 1995

PERSONAL EXPLANATION

HON. WILLIAM F. GOODLING OF PENNSYLVANIA

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Thursday, May 18, 1995

Mr. GOODLING. Mr. Speaker, I regret my

unavoidable absence for roll call votes Nos.

336 and 337, relating to H.R. 961, the Clean

Water Act Amendments. I had to cast an important vote in a Pennsylvania primary election and could not remain in Washington.

Had I been present, I would have voted

‘‘Nay’’ on roll call vote No. 336 and ‘‘Aye’’ on

roll call vote No. 337.

CONGRATULATIONS TO MICHAEL

AND BETSY GREEN

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HON. THOMAS M. BARRETT OF WISCONSIN

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Thursday, May 18, 1995

Mr. BARRETT of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker,

today I congratulate Michael and Betsy Green

who have been chosen as recipients of the

Human Relations Award by the Milwaukee

chapter of the American Jewish Committee.

The Human Relations Award is given annually to leaders in the community for exemplary

dedication to the principles of pursuit of community understanding and dedication to social

and economic justice for all.

Betsy and Michael Green have certainly

earned this award through their volunteer and

professional activities.

Betsy Green is the immediate past president

of the Milwaukee Jewish Federation and the

current chairperson of the Jewish Community

Foundation. Betsy’s achievements have been

recognized with the Milwaukee Jewish Federation Young Leadership Award and the Esther

Cohen Women’s Community Service Award.

Betsy is one of the founders of the Wisconsin

Research Center, a group devoted to pluralism in our society.

Michael also has received the Milwaukee

Jewish Federation Young Leadership Award

and has served as a volunteer publisher of the

Wisconsin Jewish Chronicle. Currently, Michael is the National Chairman of the United

Jewish Appeal and will assume the chairmanship of the midwest region next month. Michael also has a commitment to creating opportunities in business for minorities with his

work with the Jewish Foundation of Economic

Opportunity.

Michael and Betsy Green are dedicated to

making Milwaukee a community which nurtures and appreciates diversity. I am honored

to have the Greens as constituents. I congratulate them for being selected as recipients

of the American Jewish Committee’s Human

Relations Award.

DAVID BARNES, BAY CITY THANKS

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HON. JAMES A. BARCIA OF MICHIGAN

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Thursday, May 18, 1995

Mr. BARCIA. Mr. Speaker, we have spent a

great deal of time in this Congress and the

last talking about the importance of placing

proper limits on the role of the Federal Government, and giving greater due to local officials. Those closest to the problems and

needs of our communities often have the best

capability of dealing with them in an effective

and responsible fashion.

Bay City, MI, has been most fortunate to be

served by one such official, our city manager,

David Barnes. He is retiring after 18 years of

service to Bay City, as an assessor, finance

director, personnel director, the city manager,

and even for 3 days its fire chief. He is being

honored this weekend for his years of dedication to his neighbors, and I am pleased to be

joining in this tribute to his many accomplishments for Bay City.

David Barnes understands the importance

of business. That is why he has worked on

behalf of a number of economic development

proposals during his career. He understands

the need for infrastructure. His work to secure

funding for road and bridge improvements

help our community move safely and efficiently. He understands the value of tourism

and recreation. His work to improve city parks

and other recreational attractions have provided children with enjoyable places in which

to play, and adults with a sea of calm in the

midst of the overwhelming demands of everyday life. His work on behalf of riverfront development provides an appropriate blend of business opportunity and more recreational opportunities for those who live and visit our city. He

understands the value of a dollar, and the

trust that taxpayers place in officials to be sure

that dollars are well-spent. His improvements

in financial management capabilities, and the

improved use of technology to trace the flow

of funds have saved the community money,

and kept its records in impeccable order.

Most importantly, David Barnes understands

people and the need to work with people in a

friendly and efficient manner to accomplish

goals that have been set. He has skillfully

worked to settle the joint needs of both Bay

County and Bay City. He has worked well with

Federal and State officials, and his colleagues

with other units of local government.

Mr. Speaker, I invite you and all of our colleagues to join me in wishing David Barnes,

his wife JoEllen, his children Bradley, Bryan,

and Valerie, a very happy retirement. I am

sure he will remain a vibrant part of the Bay

City community, continuing to contribute in a

most productive way.

TRIBUTE TO STEVENS VAN LINES,

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HON. DAVE CAMP OF MICHIGAN

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Thursday, May 18, 1995

Mr. CAMP. Mr. Speaker, it is with great

pleasure that I rise today to recognize an outstanding family business in the State of Michigan. For the past nine decades, the Stevens

family of Saginaw, MI, has served as an admirable example of devoted community service.

On Wednesday, May 24, the Stevens family

and Stevens Van Lines, Inc. will celebrate 90

years of successful service to their community.

The Stevens family legacy of quality work

and dedication began in 1905 when Frederick

H. Stevens, Jr. Began his small shipping business with a little horsepower and a lot of

muddy roads. Moving his first customers

wasn’t easy. It took a lot of hard work, but Mr.

Stevens dedication eased the burden of moving from an area which you have grown to

enjoy.

As our Nation developed in the 1920’s and

1930’s, Stevens Van Lines, Inc. expanded as

well, further demonstrating the family’s determination and keen business sense. Today, the

Stevens family continues to make a significant

impact on people’s lives under the guidance of

Morrison Stevens. Morrie has combined innovation with adherence to his grandfather’s

three basic tenets: Adapt to change, adopt innovations, and improve services.

This perseverance has led the business

down a road of prosperity. By adapting to

changes and adopting new innovations, Stevens Van Lines, Inc. has been able to increase its efficiency. As a result, Stevens Van

Lines, Inc. is able to excel in their customer

service. This dedicated service has made it

among the top 20 certified carriers in the United States, and led to its recognition as ‘‘Mover

of the Year.’’

In addition to a customer service dedication,

Stevens Van Lines is also committed to community service. Today, Stevens Van Lines is a

member of the National Moving & Storage Association and the American Movers Conference. Furthermore, it continues to be active

in the local, State, and the national chapters of

the chamber of commerce.

Mr. Speaker, that Stevens family devotion to

Fred Stevens’ principles demonstrates its

commitment to make residential or commercial

moves smoother. I ask you to join me in celebrating 90 years of Stevens Van Line’s successful business growth, spanning four generations of family ownership. With its commitment to customer and community service, the

Stevens family is bound to enjoy many more

years of business and personal success.

TRIBUTE TO DR. ANNA MAE BURDI

fHON. DAVID E. BONIOR OF MICHIGAN

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Thursday, May 18, 1995

Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to

pay tribute to Dr. Anna Mae Burdi, former assistant superintendent for community services

in the L’Anse Creuse Public School system.

Dr. Burdi retired last year and in honor of her

longtime commitment to the students and the

community, the L’Anse Creuse Board of Education is naming their newest educational facility the Anna Mae Burdi Center for Community

Development.

Dr. Burdi devoted nearly 40 years to public

education—the past 14 at L’Anse Creuse. She

began her career as an elementary school

teacher in 1955. However, for the majority of

her career she specialized in giving adults a

second chance by teaching adult basic education. She also taught at Wayne State University in Detroit.

During her tenure at L’Anse Creuse, Dr.

Burdi earned the respect of her colleagues

and students alike. Her expertise led to many

invitations to direct education workshops in

several States. She was also a workshop director for the Michigan Department of Education and has done many presentations at