[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 115 (Wednesday, September 8, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1801]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  IN HONOR OF WINNIE LEE BROWN MARTIN

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, September 8, 1999

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor the memory of Mrs. 
Winnie Lee Brown Martin of Garfield Heights, Ohio for her years of 
devotion and service to her community.
  Mrs. Martin devoted her time selflessly and wholeheartedly, balacing 
between the community, a family, and her job. She was a diligent worker 
and worked at the Joseph Feiss and Company's clothing factor for more 
than twenty-eight years, but never let it subtract from her life at 
home. Her sense of family values lead to a warm, loving home for her 
two sons, Elroy Martin, Jr. and Laddree Lee Martin, and to her late 
husband, Elroy Martin, Sr. who sadly passed away eleven years ago.
  She skillfully represented her community and was a dynamic local 
political leader. The list of her achievements is seemingly endless. 
She served as president of the Garfield Heights Women's Civic Club, 
precinct committeewoman, and was on the executive board of the Garfield 
Heights Democratic Club. The Cuyahoga County Board of Elections further 
deputized her to assist them in the voting process. She also 
contributed so much to the community life, serving on the Council of 
Ministries of Schaffer United Methodist Church and later, as an active 
member of St. Paul United Methodist Church. She even organized the 
community's popular High Steppers drill team. These activities did not 
go unrecognized: in 1983 she was awarded the Phillips-Van Heusen 
Corporation Award for outstanding community service and in 1985 she was 
awarded the Henry S. Trubiano Award for service in the Democratic Club.
  Mrs. Martin's legacy lives on in her sons, grandchildren, and great-
grandchildren. Her dedication and her warm personality will be 
remembered with affection for many years to come. My dear colleagues, 
please join me in honoring the memory of this remarkable woman. She 
will be greatly missed.

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