[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 60 (Friday, May 4, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E731-E732]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        IN HONOR OF KAREN WARNER

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                          HON. DAVID E. BONIOR

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 3, 2001

  Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, the motto of the American Federation of 
State, County and Municipal Employees Michigan Council 25 is ``The 
Union . . . that cares!'' Today, that motto rings true as members 
gather at memorial services with the family and friends of Karen 
Warner, who passed away on April 25, 2001.
  One of Southeastern Michigan's unsung heroes, Karen Warner was always 
a leader and

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an activist in her community. Beginning her career at Macomb Community 
College in May of 1976, Karen became a member of AFSCME Local 2172 and 
soon after was named Local President. Demonstrating outstanding 
dedication and commitment to the vision and principles of AFSCME, she 
quickly moved on to become the Region 3 Vice President on the AFSCME 
Executive Board, a Staff Representative in 1985, and subsequently 
Administrative Director.
  Working tirelessly to organize programs and actively support several 
committees, including the Colleges and Universities Coordinating 
Committee, the Women's Committee, Youth Committee, and the P.E.O.P.L.E. 
Committee, Karen's efforts to promote awareness and activism throughout 
the community will continue to serve as an example to us all.
  Karen Warner has always given one hundred percent in every aspect of 
her life, her work, her community, her family and her friends. Those 
who had the pleasure of knowing her and the benefit of working with her 
will surely continue to remember her as a dedicated, faithful friend to 
all. She will truly be missed.
  I invite my colleagues to please join me in paying tribute to one of 
the most influential citizens of Southeastern Michigan, and saluting 
her for her exemplary years of care and service.

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