[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 133 (Thursday, November 18, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2040]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING BETTY MOSELY-MABERRY

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                          HON. DALE E. KILDEE

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 17, 2004

  Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise before you today on behalf of United 
Auto Workers (UAW) Local 1811, located in my hometown of Flint, 
Michigan. On December 9, 2004, civic and community leaders will join 
family, friends, and members of Local 1811 to honor Ms. Betty Mosely-
Maberry, who was unanimously selected by the Local's Executive Board to 
be the first recipient of their Walter Reuther Distinguished Service 
Award.
  The Walter Reuther Distinguished Service Award is bestowed on UAW 
members who have authenticated 20 years of notable service. It honors 
the extraordinary contributions they have made to advance the cause of 
working people, their families, and communities. As Walter Reuther 
championed human dignity and social justice for all, the men and women 
who have received the award in his name have committed themselves to 
these same ideals.
  Betty Mosely-Maberry began her career at Buick Medical in December 
1967. She was one of the driving forces behind Local 1811's 
organization in 1972 and 1973, and as a result, was elected Chairperson 
of their bargaining unit. Over the years, Betty has fulfilled the 
duties of interim President and Vice-President of Local 1811, and 
officially represented them as Recording Secretary for over 16 years. 
Betty also served on their Civil Rights, Community Service, and 
Education Committees as either a member or Chair. Betty retired on July 
1, 1999, although the influence she had on her peers was so great that 
she was asked to continue as Recording Secretary. She selflessly and 
respectfully declined the offer, citing that active members should hold 
the position. However, Betty decided to run for a trustee seat, which 
she won and holds to this day.
  Mr. Speaker, all 22 members of UAW Local 1811's Executive Board feel 
that Betty Mosely-Maberry truly exemplifies the spirit in which the 
Walter Reuther Distinguished Service Award is given. Her willingness, 
hard work, and dedication to her brothers and sisters in labor as well 
as the community, are deserving of the highest respect. I ask my 
colleagues in the 108th Congress to join me in commending her.

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