[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 61 (Thursday, April 26, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E666]
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                         HONORING FLORA WALKER

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                          HON. JOHN D. DINGELL

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 26, 2012

  Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Flora Walker 
on receiving the Eleanor Roosevelt Award at the Michigan Democratic 
Party (MDP) Jefferson-Jackson Annual Women's Caucus Luncheon. She is a 
truly deserving recipient and I am pleased to see her contributions 
recognized with this prestigious award.
  Not only has Ms. Walker blessed us with over forty years of service 
in Michigan, as well as continuing service with the UDW/AFSCME in 
Nevada, but she was also the first female president of the AFL CIO in 
Michigan. Thanks to her efforts, the bar was set very high for those 
following in her footsteps. Her work has greatly enriched the common 
good and improved the lives of many families. I commend her and am 
grateful for her tireless work ethic and the important work she has 
accomplished.
  The Eleanor Roosevelt Award hosted by the MDP honors members of the 
community who have furthered the ideals of the Democratic Party with 
their commitment to the party's cause. Each year one man and one woman 
are selected to receive this prestigious award, which recognizes their 
work as continuing the work of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and 
his wife, Eleanor Roosevelt. It fills me with great pride to see my 
friend, Flora Walker, be the recipient in 2012.
  Mr. Speaker, I would request that the House of Representatives join 
me in offering congratulations to Ms. Walker for her outstanding 
achievements. I commend the organizations and honorees for their 
important work in advancing the values of the Democratic Party and wish 
her the best of luck in all future endeavors.

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