Recognizing Sam Previti on Being Named the ``Man of the Year'' By the Michigan Columbus Day Celebration Committee

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Mrs. McCLAIN. Madam Speaker, I am proud to represent a district that has a large number of Italian Americans, and it is a great honor for me to recognize one of their finest, Sam Previti, on being named the ``Man of the Year'' by the Michigan Columbus Day Celebration Committee.

Sam has been a pillar of both the Washington Township and Italian American community. In Washington Township, Sam currently serves as the Township Supervisor. Some of his other public service commitments include being a Washington Township Trustee and serving as secretary of Washington Township's Zoning Board of Appeals.

Sam also has great pride in his Italian heritage and works diligently on behalf of this community. He helps run the largest Italian American Club, Lodge Figli Della Sicilia, and is actively involved in many charity-based organizations such as the History Holy Family in Detroit. He has also served as the National President of the Columbian Federation of Italian American Societies. Regional leaders in the Italian American community know Sam is the person to call on when they need assistance in organizing, promoting, and supporting their many events.

Madam Speaker, I can think of no one more deserving of this honor than Sam Previti. It is my hope that he finds pride upon reflection of his tireless commitment to both his communities. Sam's hard work is noticed and appreciated. I wish him many more years of dedicated and selfless service.

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