[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 47 (Wednesday, March 24, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E537-E538]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING HENRIETTA PRESNALL

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                          HON. DALE E. KILDEE

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 24, 1999

  Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I stand before you today to recognize the 
accomplishments of Mrs. Henrietta Presnall, of Flint, Michigan. On 
Friday, March 26, friends and family will gather to honor the career of 
this remarkable woman, who is retiring from Sears Corporation after 23 
years of dedicated service.
  A native of Chattanooga, Tennessee, Henrietta moved to Flint and 
married James Presnall in 1968. She attended Charles Stewart Mott 
Community College and graduated in 1973 with an Associates Degree in 
Nursing. Upon graduation, she joined Heritage Manor Nursing Home as a 
Nurses' Aide. On July 26, 1976 she joined Sears and Roebuck Corporation 
as a part-time salesperson. Henrietta received numerous recognitions 
for outstanding work ethics and customer service, from her superiors as 
well as her customers. Henrietta was promoted to the position of Sears 
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and Product Maintenance Agreement Lead Person, then she was later 
promoted to Technician Secretary for the Sears Service Center, leading 
to her current position as Cashier Accountant.
  Henrietta is often found using her personable skills in the community 
as well. She is involved with groups such as Big Brothers/Big Sisters 
of Flint, The Fair Winds Girl Scout Council, Zeta Phi Beta Amica 
Sorority, and the Michigan Women's National Bowling Association. In 
1971, Henrietta became a member of the Foss Avenue Baptist Church, 
where she faithfully serves as a member of the Senior Usher Board, Foss 
Avenue Catering Committee, and the MLA fellowship Sunday School class.
  I know that Henrietta would want to point out that the love and 
support of her family have contributed greatly to her success. She is 
very proud of her children, Veronica and Lucetia, grandsons Demetrice 
and Trevino, granddaughter Elexus, and of course, her husband, James 
Presnall.
  Mr. Speaker, it is indeed a privilege for me to rise today before my 
colleagues in the 106th Congress to join me in congratulating Henrietta 
Presnall on her retirement. I wish her continued success in all her 
endeavors.

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