[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 96 (Thursday, June 24, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1208]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING MARGARET DUNNING

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                       HON. THADDEUS G. McCOTTER

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 24, 2010

  Mr. McCOTTER. Madam Speaker, today I rise to honor and acknowledge 
Miss Margaret Dunning, a remarkable Michigan citizen, upon her one 
hundredth birthday on June 26, 2010.
  Miss Dunning was born on June 26, 1910, in Redford, Michigan to 
Charles and Bessie (Rattenbury) Dunning. Although Margaret was given 
little chance of survival when her mother experienced complications 
during her birth, Margaret has not only survived but thrived. Margaret 
attended the old Plymouth High School which now houses Central Middle 
School graduating in 1929. After attending the University of Michigan 
for two years, Margaret went on to study at the Hamilton School of 
Business in Ypsilanti.
  Miss Dunning was employed at the Phoenix Mill Ford plant during the 
1930s and also worked as a bank teller and assistant cashier in local 
Plymouth banks. Having devoted her time to the American Red Cross 
during World War II, Miss Dunning purchased Goldstein's Apparel in 1947 
and renamed the store Dunning's, selling it after 20 years. Margaret 
still resides in the home on Penniman built by her mother.
  Margaret Dunning's love of her community led her to become a major 
benefactor when the Plymouth Historical Society expressed their desire 
to build a permanent home. As the result of her generosity, a 15,000 
square foot building now stands at the corner of Main and Wing in her 
beloved Plymouth. Miss Dunning championed the Plymouth Historical 
Society again when they expanded their museum and is a permanent member 
of the Historical Society's Board of Directors. She also was 
instrumental in the construction of the Dunning-Hough Library.
  Margaret Dunning still enjoys a love of travel, particularly to 
Europe. She has a notable collection of classic cars stored in her 
garage, which she has affectionately dubbed Gasoline Alley. Margaret 
selects one of her prized automobiles every August to drive in the 
Woodward Dream Cruise.
  Madam Speaker, for one hundred years Miss Margaret Dunning has graced 
the world with her kindness, hard work, and community spirit. Miss 
Dunning's attributes her longevity to enjoying and participating in the 
beautiful world around her. Today, I ask my colleagues to join me in 
congratulating Miss Margaret Dunning upon reaching her one hundredth 
birthday on June 26, 2010, and to honor her commitment to her community 
and her country.

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