[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 112 (Monday, September 9, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1523]
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                      TRIBUTE TO MARIE HOLINSWORTH

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                          HON. SANDER M. LEVIN

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 9, 2002

  Mr. LEVIN. Mr. Speaker, during my service as a Member of the House of 
Representatives, it has been my honor and privilege to rise and pay 
tribute to organizations and people who really make a difference in the 
Michigan community. Today I rise to recognize Marie Holinsworth, 
Legislative Chair for the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2358 Ladies 
Auxiliary in Roseville, Michigan.
  As Legislative Chair, Mrs. Holinsworth has been a tireless advocate 
for the VFW's ``Priority Goals.'' No veterans' subject is insignificant 
to Mrs. Holinsworth. With her quiet strength and customary eloquence, 
Mrs. Holinsworth's letters to my office express a comprehensive 
understanding of the issues and clearly set forth the agenda the Ladies 
Auxiliary is pursuing.
  At the recent Michigan VFW State Convention, Mrs. Holinsworth was 
recognized for her legislative duties by being the recipient of two top 
awards. The first was the ``Most Outstanding Promotion of the 
Legislative Program'' for her efforts in writing letters, working at 
polls and meeting with candidates and legislators. This distinction was 
enhanced by the announcement that she also won the award for the ``Best 
Promotion of Priority and Security Goals,'' placing first among over 
two-hundred and fifty Auxiliaries in the state of Michigan.
  Mr. Speaker, I applaud Mrs. Holinsworth for the wonderful work that 
she has done for the Ladies Auxiliary, and heartily congratulate her on 
winning the awards which she so richly deserves.




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