[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 12 (Tuesday, February 4, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E141]
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             MICHIGAN STATE REPRESENTATIVE ROBERT A. DEMARS

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                          HON. JOHN D. DINGELL

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 4, 1997

  Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a great man and 
friend, former Michigan State Representative Bob DeMars. Bob was 
devoted to his family and committed to his work and his cherished 
memory will not fade from the hearts and minds of those who knew and 
loved him.
  Bob died as he lived: serving the people of his district in Lincoln 
Park, Melvindale, Ecorse and Allen Park.
  As a Michigan native, Bob spent his entire life in public service, 
first as a teacher, then as mayor, city councilman, city treasurer, and 
State representative.
  Bob taught for 26 years in the Lincoln Park Public Schools. He served 
as a local president for the Michigan Education Association and as a 
local president, state vice president, and national vice president of 
the American Federation of Teachers.
  Bob was a veteran of World War II where he served in the U.S. Navy's 
Submarine Service. He introduced many bills to assist veterans, 
introducing legislation that provided special license plates for 
veterans of World War I, World War II, and the Korean and Vietnam wars 
to honor those who served their country.
  In community service, Bob served as president of the Lincoln Park 
Jaycees and the Lincoln Park Kiwanis Club. He was also a member of the 
American Legion, V.F.W., Chamber of Commerce, Eagles, Masons, Scottish 
Rite, Shriners, Moose, Optimists, Historical Society, and the P.T.A. He 
sponsored two Little League baseball teams. In the Democratic Party, 
Bob served as vice-chairman of the 26th District and was a precinct 
delegate. He was a member of the Michigan Democratic Party and the 
Lincoln Park, Allen Park and Melvindale Democratic Clubs.
  Bob's 15-year-old daughter Maeann and wife of 32 years, Deanie were 
the light of his life.
  Today we join his friends and family in remembering Bob DeMars and 
thank him for the growth and encouragement he gave to our community and 
its people.
  He is greatly missed.

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