[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 167 (Thursday, December 16, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2157]
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                       HONORING SYLVIA L. WARNER

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                            HON. MIKE ROGERS

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 16, 2010

  Mr. ROGERS of Michigan. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to 
Sylvia L. Warner for her outstanding service to the people of 
Michigan's Eighth Congressional District.
  Ms. Warner was born and raised in Roanoke, Virginia. After graduating 
from Jefferson Senior High School, she began her career in journalism 
at the Belding Banner where she worked from 1969 through 1973. In her 
dual role as photographer and reporter, she covered local news in 
Michigan's Ionia County. It was during this time that she developed her 
passion for journalism and honed many of her reporting talents.
  After leaving the Belding Banner in 1973, she joined The Daily News 
in Greenville, Michigan. Ms. Warner was promoted through the ranks at 
the paper where she held several positions. She began as the local 
reporter for the Family Living Section, then the Managing Editor ending 
her career with the paper as the Editor. Ms. Warner was instrumental in 
managing a 10 member staff of reporters and photographers. After 20 
years of editorial work focusing on local news and events, Ms. Warner 
left the publication to pursue other interests.
  In 1993, Ms. Warner moved to Lansing, Michigan, and combined her 
editorial expertise with her passion for politics. She joined the 
Michigan House Majority Communications Office as a Communications 
Specialist. Her experience with local and community communications 
proved to be invaluable to the freshmen House members she was assigned 
to assist. In 1997, Ms. Warner joined the Michigan Senate Majority 
Communications Office as Senior Writer and Media Specialist. She was 
tasked with coordinating special media events and supervising junior 
writers.
  In 1999, I was honored to have Ms. Warner join my Senate Majority 
Floor Leadership office. She quickly became an invaluable member of my 
staff. With Ms. Warner's experience and guidance, my ability to 
communicate and work with media was dramatically improved.
  In 2000, when I decided to run for the U.S. House of Representatives, 
I enlisted Ms. Warner's expertise to serve as my press secretary. With 
the guidance of a talented team I became the U.S. Representative to 
Michigan's Eighth Congressional District. This would not have been 
possible without the years of experience, guidance and faith of such 
talented people like Ms. Warner.
  Since my first congressional race, Ms. Warner has served as an 
exceptional Press Secretary and has been a cornerstone of my team. 
After many years of dedicated service, she has decided to move to 
Michigan to be closer to her children, grandchildren and great 
grandchild.
  I, along with the constituents of Michigan's Eighth District, owe 
Sylvia Warner a debt of gratitude for her unwavering commitment to 
public and civic service throughout the years. She will be greatly 
missed.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in thanking Sylvia L. Warner for her 
service and wish her the best in her retirement.

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