[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 42 (Wednesday, April 5, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E517]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  TRIBUTE TO OLIVIA ``LIBBY'' MAYNARD

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                          HON. DALE E. KILDEE

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, April 5, 2006

  Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Olivia 
Maynard as she receives the Eleanor Roosevelt Award from the Michigan 
Democratic Women's Caucus. Olivia will be honored at a luncheon on 
Saturday, April 8th in Detroit.
  Olivia Maynard, also known as Libby, has served the people of 
Michigan in numerous capacities since graduating from the University of 
Michigan in 1971 with a Master of Social Work degree. After serving as 
the director of the Office of Services to the Aging, she ran for 
Lieutenant Governor in 1990 with Governor Jim Blanchard. President 
Clinton appointed her to the Federal Council on Aging, and she served 
as a delegate to the 1995 White House Conference on Aging.
  Elected in 1996 as a Regent of the University of Michigan, she was 
re-elected in 2004 and continues in that capacity at the present time. 
Deeply committed to Michigan and its people, Libby was a founding 
member of Michigan Prospect an organization committed to connecting 
government to its citizens and creating a caring democratic society. 
Currently serving as President of Michigan Prospect, Libby devotes her 
time and energy to bringing about a diverse, just, humane state of 
Michigan.
  Libby also serves as a trustee of the C.S. Mott Foundation, on the 
boards of the Nature Conservancy of Michigan, McLaren Regional Medical 
Center, the Council on Michigan Foundations and the Council on 
Foundations. She is the past chair of the Michigan Democratic Party. 
Along with her husband, S. Olof Karlstrom, an attorney in private 
practice, they have generously supported Michigan establishments. Their 
gift of $2.25 million to the University of Michigan School of Social 
Work is just one example of their commitment to supporting the 
institutions and ideas that will make the future of Michigan brighter.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask the House of Representatives to stand with me and 
applaud the tremendous contributions Olivia Maynard has made to the 
promotion of dignity, justice, education, and social well-being. Her 
lifelong commitment to all segments of society has made a positive 
impact on the lives of countless persons. I value her support, counsel 
and common sense. Olivia Maynard is one of the giants of the Flint 
Michigan community and I am honored to call her my friend.

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