Macomb County salutes John Dingall – and John Dingell too

The members of the Macomb County Board of Commissioners have joined with countless other Michigan politicians in saluting Congressman John Dingall for becoming the longest serving member of Congress.

Yes, that’s a typo. But it’s not my typo.

The proclamation unanimously passed by the board this morning mentions Dingell eight times – and all eight times it misspells the legendary lawmaker’s name. So, the praise for his 55 years in office and the important legislation he helped pass through the decades goes to someone named John Dingall.

I’m told that the botched attempt at praising the congressman was simply a clerical error that was not fixed. But 13 commissioners adopted the eight-paragraph written proclamation and none of them noticed the glaring misspelling.

Of all the accolades Dingell received last week upon his milestone achievement, I don’t think the Macomb County tribute will be framed and hung on a wall. It may end up in the circular file.