[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 26 (Friday, February 15, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E209]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               HONORING MARGARET GALLAGHER-ZELLEY-SCHMIT

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                          HON. DALE E. KILDEE

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, February 15, 2008

  Mr. KILDEE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the life of 
Margaret Mary Gallagher-Zelley-Schmit as she celebrates her 90th 
birthday. Her family and friends will gather on Sunday, February 24, in 
Grand Blanc, Michigan.
  Born on February 21, 1918, in Boyne City, Michigan, Margaret 
Gallagher graduated from St. Joseph High School in Escanaba, Michigan, 
in 1936. She attended the Chicago Business School and married LeRoy 
Zelley. LeRoy became a licensed funeral director in 1938 and the couple 
started Zelley Funeral Home on the east side of Flint, Michigan in 
1953. The funeral home quickly became an institution and landmark in 
the Flint community. The couple had four sons: LeRoy III, Glen, Michael 
and Joseph.
  Margaret obtained her college degree from Wayne State University and 
funeral director's license in 1967. Margaret and LeRoy provided funeral 
services to over 4,000 families before LeRoy passed away in 1976. 
Margaret retired in 1987 and married Roy ``Bud'' Schmit in 1989. In 
2004, Bud passed away.
  Margaret spends her time organizing her photos and memorabilia for a 
book she is planning to write about her life. She also celebrates and 
promotes her Irish heritage and in 2006 was the Flint St. Patrick's Day 
Irish Mother of the Year.
  Madam Speaker, I ask the House of Representatives to join me in 
congratulating Margaret Mary Gallagher-Zelley-Schmit as she turns 90 
years old. I would like to extend best wishes for her upcoming birthday 
and for many, many more. May her coming year be filled with happiness 
and good health.

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