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HONORING MICHAEL CARPENTER FOR THE DISTINGUISHED RECOGNITION AS CLINTON
COMMUNITY COLLEGE'S FIRST EDUCATION CHAMPION
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HON. ELISE M. STEFANIK
of new york
in the house of representatives
Monday, May 17, 2021
Ms. STEFANIK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. Michael Carpenter, named as the inaugural Education Champion by Clinton Community College.
Michael has been the president and CEO of The Northeast Group since 2008. Throughout his time with the company, his leadership and foresight have expanded The Northeast Group from a small print shop to four regional facilities providing an array of printing, publishing, and logistics services. However, Michael's influence and impact extends far beyond his business prowess. While Michael has had great success in the business world, he has also been an extremely impactful community leader. He currently serves on the Substance Abuse Prevention and Recovery of Clinton County Steering Committee, the Plattsburgh Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, and the Clinton County Community Service Board. He has also previously served on the Workforce Investment Board, Strand Center for the Arts Board, the Literacy Volunteers, and Vision2Action Task Force as Chairman.
For more than 30 years, Michael has relentlessly dedicated himself to helping individuals recover from addiction, ensuring they have sound and necessary support systems in place. In conjunction with Clinton Community College, Michael launched the MHAB Life Skills Campus, a revolutionary program to offer transitional housing and a community space for those in recovery. In an effort supported by local nonprofit agencies, this program converted vacant dormitories into a campus where individuals can live, complete job training, literacy, and budgeting classes, and receive counseling services and drug treatment. Michael's work on this program has had an immeasurably positive impact on his community. He was also integral in bringing Club 12 to Plattsburgh, offering a welcoming space to host and encourage those working towards recovery through a 12-step program.
Michael has been an incredible advocate for the recovery community in the North Country. He has shared his personal testimony of overcoming addiction and constantly works to support others in that same journey. On behalf of New York's 21st District, I would like to thank Michael for his contributions to the Plattsburgh community and congratulate him on his innovative solution turning the unused dormitories into a thriving community gathering space.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 85
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