[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 126 (Tuesday, September 25, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1728]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                CONGRESSMAN KILDEE HONORS LORRAINE STONE

                                 ______
                                 

                          HON. DALE E. KILDEE

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 25, 2001

  Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today and ask my colleagues to join 
me in honoring a woman who has been a loyal friend and a tireless 
advocate of America's workers. On September 26, Lorraine Stone will 
celebrate 33 years and one month with the United Auto Workers. In 
appreciation for her long dedication, the next day, Ms. Stone will be 
the guest of honor at a retirement celebration organized by both family 
and friends.
  Lorraine began working for the International Union, UAW Region 1-C 
Office, on August 26, 1968, in Owosso, Michigan. In 1973, she was 
transferred to the Lansing Sub Regional Office until 1980, where she 
then returned to the Flint Regional Office, where she has remained to 
this day. Over three decades, Lorraine has been a vital component to 
Region 1-C, helping to establish a solid foundation for the progress of 
America's labor movement, and a better way of life for autoworkers 
everywhere. She has worked under several Directors and International 
Representatives, and has worked as Secretary to the Educational 
Director and Secretary to the Assistant Director, the position she has 
held since 1998.
  Lorraine's work with the UAW extends outside the office as well. She 
has been an important part of the Region I-C Bowling Tournament for 29 
years, and an organizer of the annual Sit Downers Dinner for 15 years. 
She has served as Chairperson of the Sam Duncan Scholarship Committee 
and as a member of the Fred Meyers Scholarship Board of Trustees. 
Earlier this year, Lorraine was selected as one of Region I-C's three 
Corporate Women of Achievement.
  As a Member of Professional Secretaries International for more than 
25 years, Lorraine has helped represent clerical workers throughout the 
state. She has held several executive positions within the 
organization, and in 1986 was recognized for her stellar contributions 
by being selected Secretary of the Year.
  Mr. Speaker, we in Genesee County have been extremely fortunate to 
have someone like Lorraine Stone live in our community. Lorraine 
believes that the UAW must play a role in the larger communitv and I am 
appreciative for efforts in making a positive impact in the fields of 
scholarship and community activism. As we in Michigan are proud of our 
reputation as the automotive capital of the world, we are as equally 
proud and grateful for the men and women who day in and day out work to 
provide these quality products and bolster our pride. Lorraine Stone is 
one of those people. I ask my colleagues to join me in wishing 
Lorraine, her husband Harold, and their family, all the best.




                          ____________________