[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 142 (Tuesday, October 19, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2134]
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                         HONORING GAIL FREEMAN

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                          HON. DALE E. KILDEE

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 19, 1999

  Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, it is an honor for me to rise before you 
today to pay tribute to Mrs. Gail Freeman, the Illustrious Commandress 
of Oman Court No. 132. The Daughters of Isis, Ancient and Accepted Free 
Masons, based in Flint, Michigan, will honor Mrs. Freeman at their 
annual Commandress Ball on October 23, 1999.
  Gail Freeman began her education at Jefferson Elementary School in 
Detroit, and after moving to Flint, attended Bryant Junior High School, 
and eventually graduated from Flint Northwestern High School. She 
attended Baker School of Business and Charles Stewart Mott Community 
College, where she constantly sought courses designed to enhance her 
position and ability in the business field.
  Gail soon began a career with Michigan Bell, now known as Ameritech, 
one that spanned over 26 years. During this time, she has held 
positions such as Supervisor of Building Services, Clerk to the Public 
Relations Manager, and Network Services Representative. She currently 
holds a position as a Customer Service Representative for the Customer 
Care center in Ameritech's Saginaw office. She also works as a realtor 
for ERA Real Estate, where she has distinguished herself as a member of 
the company's Million Dollar Club, for her outstanding sales. She has 
been recognized for stellar achievement in both of her occupations.
  As a member of Oman Court No. 132, Gail has a long history of 
leadership, leading up to her current position as Illustrious 
Commandress. She has served as Grand Loyal Lady Ruler of the Michigan 
State Grand Assembly, and has served as their treasurer for the last 
nine years. Outside of the group, Gail continues her role of community 
leader. She has served as a Girl Scout Troop Leader, president of the 
Merill Elementary School Parent Teacher Council, and works with local 
``Adopt A Child'' programs. She also finds time to volunteer and work 
with the sick and shut-in.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask you and my fellow Members of Congress to join me 
in honoring the Illustrious Commandress, Mrs. Gail Freeman. Her 
devotion to making this nation a better place to live should reinforce 
our strong commitment to our communities. We own a debt of gratitude to 
Gail, her husband James, and their two daughters.

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