congressional_record: CREC-1996-10-21-pt1-PgE1938-3
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| CREC-1996-10-21-pt1-PgE1938-3 | 1996-10-21 | 104 | 2 | TRIBUTE TO MR. J. GENE CHAMBERS | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | TRIBUTETO | E1938 | E1938 | [{"name": "David E. Bonior", "role": "speaking"}] | 142 Cong. Rec. E1938 | Congressional Record, Volume 142 Issue 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996) [Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1938] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] TRIBUTE TO MR. J. GENE CHAMBERS ______ HON. DAVID E. BONIOR of michigan in the house of representatives Monday, October 21, 1996 Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Mr. J. Gene Chambers for being honored with scouting's Distinguished Citizen award by the Clinton Valley Council, Boy Scouts of America. The award will be presented to Mr. Chambers on October 16, 1996 in Clinton Township, Michigan. J. Gene Chambers began his career in the newspaper industry as a sales representative and was promoted through the ranks to become the business manager of a local paper. In 1982 , he became publisher of the Macomb Daily and was promoted to executive vice president and CEO of South Eastern Michigan Newspapers. Mr. Chambers has been credited with rescuing the Macomb Daily and its affiliate papers from financial failure. The list of community services that Mr. Chambers is involved with is extensive. He annually supports the Wertz Warriors Snowmobile Endurance Ride which benefits the winter Special Olympics and the Macomb County Child Advocacy Center, and was a past board member of the Macomb County Crippled Children's Association. In 1993 he was honored as ``Business Citizen of the Year'' by the Mount Clemens Business Association for his role in fostering community development. Taking an active role in one's community is a responsibility we all share, but few fulfill. Mr. Chambers' time, talents, and energy are appreciated by all of us. I thank him for his efforts and commend him for his good work. I applaud the Boy Scouts of Clinton Valley Council for recognizing Mr. Chambers. He has provided outstanding leadership to our community and I know he is proud to be honored by the Scouts. On behalf of the Boy Scouts of America, I urge my colleagues to join me in saluting J. Gene Chambers. ____________________ |