[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 145 (Friday, October 7, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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                       TRIBUTE TO BENJAMIN DeHART

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                          HON. WILLIAM D. FORD

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 6, 1994

  Mr. FORD of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a 
dedicated public servant, and a lifelong Democrat, Benjamin DeHart of 
Westland, Michigan.
  Ben DeHart has been a staff representative for the American 
Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees for over 27 years, 
and has served as the union's legislative liaison from 1987 through 
1991.
  A Democratic Precinct Delegate since he was 21 years old, Ben's 
involvement in politics runs deep. He has served on the Westland City 
Council for many years, and has also been elected Deputy Registrar and 
a member of the City of Westland Planning Commission. He has held a 
number of leadership positions within the Democratic Party, including 
co-chair of the District Party.
  Ben and his wife, Eileen, have five children--Rebecca, Benjamin, 
Timothy, Teresa, and Brian. Eileen shares Ben's commitment to political 
life, and is herself a candidate for State Representative in Michigan's 
18th District.
  Ben has decided to begin his well-earned retirement this fall. A 
retirement party honoring Ben DeHart will be held on November 10, 1994, 
in Westland, Michigan.
  At this time, I would like to ask my colleagues in the House to join 
me in recognizing Ben DeHart for his years of dedication and service to 
AFSCME, the Democratic Party, and the people of Westland, Michigan.

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