[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 32 (Tuesday, February 21, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E394]
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                        TRIBUTE TO JUSTINE BARNS

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                          HON. LYNN N. RIVERS

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 21, 1995
  Ms. RIVERS. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased today to recognize Justine 
Barns. The Wayne-Westland School District in Michigan recently renamed 
a school in her honor. The school has been named the Jefferson-Barns 
School in recognition of two great American patriots, Thomas Jefferson 
and Justine Barns.
  Mrs. Barns retired late last year from her seat as the representative 
from Michigan's 18th district to the State legislature, a post that she 
held for the past 12 years. In the State House, Representative Barns 
served on the economic development and education committees, as well as 
chairperson of the senior citizens committee. Mrs. Barns, through her 
legislative posts, advanced causes she felt strongly about, in 
particular seniors issues and education.
  Justine Barns' record of service spans five decades. In 1966, Mrs. 
Barns was elected to the Westland City Council and has continued to 
serve that city faithfully ever since. Justine Barns' commitment to her 
community has reached far beyond the elected offices she has held. Mrs. 
Barns served as president of the PTA demonstrating her strong 
dedication to education. She also served as the chairperson of the 
Westland United Fund drive and currently is a member of the Westland 
Goodfellows and the Westland rotary club.
  Mrs. Barns' undying commitment to her community has brought her much 
recognition. She has been named Westland Woman of the Year, Citizen of 
the Year by Ford Motor Co., Leader of the Year by the Westland YMCA and 
Legislator of the year by the Michigan Association of Police Chiefs. It 
gives me great pleasure to recognize and commend Justine Barns, her 
fervent commitment to public service serves as an outstanding example 
for us all.


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