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HONORING THE MEMORY OF THE RECOGNIZING THE 50TH ANNIVER- CONGRATULATING RUSSELLVILLE LATE MARJORIE D. KOGAN SARY OF THE CITY OF HIGH SCHOOL FOR ITS GRANT FRANKENMUTH TO PREPARE STUDENTS OF AP HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY TESTING OF IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. DALE E. KILDEE HON. JOHN BOOZMAN Wednesday, September 23, 2009 OF MICHIGAN OF ARKANSAS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mrs. MALONEY. Madam Speaker, it is with IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES a heavy heart that I rise to pay tribute to the Wednesday, September 23, 2009 Wednesday, September 23, 2009 late Marjorie D. Kogan, an outstanding New Mr. BOOZMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise Yorker who devoted herself to her city and her Mr. KILDEE. Madam Speaker, today I would today to congratulate the Russellville High country throughout her life. With deep sadness School for being accepted as an Arkansas Ad- but also a profound sense of gratitude for her like to recognize the City of Frankenmuth, Michigan as it celebrates its 50th anniversary vanced Initiative for Math and Science School. inspiring example, I ask my distinguished col- Beginning with the 2009–2010 school year on October 1st. A ceremony commemorating leagues to join in mourning Marjorie D. Russellville High School will be receiving Kogan’s passing earlier this month at the age the anniversary will be held on that date. $750,000 in grant money, to be distributed of 95. During the 1840s a German missionary over the next four years, to help teachers, A remarkably devoted and effective activist named Frederick Wyneken working in the along with students in properly preparing for and philanthropist, Marjorie D. Kogan made an the Advance Placement Exams, which take enduring contribution to the civic life of our na- Ohio Valley and Michigan, appealed to place every May. tion’s greatest city. She dedicated her life to Lutherans in Germany for help, citing the need These funds will help the students do well serving others in countless ways, frequently for pastors, churches and schools. Fifteen on the exams. This is a great honor for the seeking to help those shunned by many ele- farmers from Mittelfranken, Bavaria responded school district that will help develop the skills ments of society. Whether directing the volun- to his appeal and traveled to the Saginaw Val- our students need to excel in a global econ- teer program at the Brooklyn House of Deten- ley in Michigan. They settled on the banks of omy. tion for Men, chairing a program for adoles- the Cass River in 1845 and called their com- Arkansas was one of just seven states se- cent inmates at Riker’s Island, or serving as munity Frankenmuth. The name means ‘‘cour- lected to receive grant money and Russellville the longtime President of the philanthropic age of the Franconians.’’ The following year High School was just one of 24 schools cho- Brand Foundation of New York, she was a 90 more settlers arrived from Bavaria and the sen in the state. I am proud to support both tireless and selfless volunteer. community grew. A business district started to the students and teachers of Russellville High Mrs. Kogan was deeply involved in the polit- School and look forward to the academic ex- ical life of . She was campaign grow about a mile east of St. Lorenz Church cellence that will come from Russellville High chair for her close friend, the esteemed late and a dam and mill were built on the river. In in the years to follow. Federal Judge , the 1854 Frankenmuth Township was organized first African-American woman to serve in the and in 1904 the Village of Frankenmuth was f New York State Senate and in the office of incorporated. Borough President. Mrs. Kogan RECOGNIZING THE NOMINATION On March 9, 1959 the voters elected a City OF BELINDA GEERTSMA FOR served as Executive Aide in the Manhattan Charter Commission. The Commission voted Borough President’s Office to both Judge Mot- THE 2009 ANGELS IN ADOPTION unanimously to submit a Charter to the State ley and to her successor in that post, the Hon- AWARD orable Percy Sutton. of Michigan and on July 9, 1959, Governor G. Marjorie Kogan was a founding member of Mennen Williams approved the Charter. After HON. PETER HOEKSTRA Manhattan’s Community Planning Board Eight, the village residents voted to adopt the Char- OF MICHIGAN on which she served for many decades. She ter, the City was officially incorporated on Oc- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES was appointed by Mayor to tober 1, 1959. James Wickson served as the Wednesday, September 23, 2009 the New York City Board of Corrections. She first mayor and held office until 1965. At the sought throughout her life to improve the qual- time of incorporation the City’s population was Mr. HOEKSTRA. Madam Speaker, I rise ity of life for her fellow New Yorkers, and be- 1,725. Today the population is 4,838. Gary here today to say that it is a great honor and privilege to nominate Belinda Geertsma for the queaths an enduring legacy of compassion Rupprecht is the current mayor and has held and dedication. 2009 Angels in Adoption award. Belinda office since 1986. Throughout her long career as a community serves as an international adoption worker for leader and civic activist, Marjorie D. Kogan re- Madam Speaker, I ask the House of Rep- Bethany Christian Services in Holland, Michi- mained committed to her family. She was de- resentatives to rise with me and applaud the gan. voted to her late husband Nathan B. Kogan, City of Frankenmuth as they celebrate their One co-worker describes Belinda as ‘‘an who predeceased her, and to her sons, Mi- 50th anniversary. The community has em- amazing social worker with genuine passion chael and Barton Kogan, and her sister, braced its German heritage and strives to for the families and children she serves. She Jeanne R. Theodore. She was also a wonder- build on the dreams and hard work of the is humble, gracious and has a servant’s heart.’’ ful friend whose wit, warmth, and grace will original settlers. I congratulate the community truly be missed by all whose lives she Belinda has a unique passion for special for their achievements and pray that ‘‘Little Ba- touched. needs children, and has a remarkable history Madam Speaker, I ask my distinguished col- varia’’ continues to thrive for many, many of finding homes for many children who are leagues to join me in recognizing the enor- years to come. considered hard to place. In 2008, of all the mous contributions to our civic and political life international social workers in Bethany’s na- made by Marjorie D. Kogan, a true humani- tionwide constellation of offices, Belinda tarian and philanthropist in the finest traditions placed the most special needs children with of our great republic. their forever families.

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