[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 84 (Wednesday, June 6, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E991]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                      RECOGNIZING BEVERLY F. LYELL

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                            HON. TIM WALBERG

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 6, 2012

  Mr. WALBERG. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Beverly F. Lyell 
upon her recent retirement as the Executive Director of Goodwill 
Industries of Southeastern Michigan.
  Compassion, commitment, and courage are three words which accurately 
describe Beverly. Over the past several decades, Beverly has been 
actively serving communities throughout Michigan. In 1975, she began 
working for Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Michigan as an 
assistant supervisor in the Ceramics Department. During her tenure at 
Goodwill, she worked in a number of different capacities before 
becoming Executive Director. As Executive Director, she has helped 
Goodwill attain various certifications, coordinate capital campaigns, 
and develop successful programs aimed at assisting the physically and 
mentally impaired and at risk members of our community.
  In addition to her work with Goodwill Industries, Beverly has also 
served as a board member of many other organizations. She has received 
a number of awards over the years that reflect the respect our 
community has for her work and her character. In addition to raising 
their own children, she and her husband, Steve, have served as foster 
parents and have raised service puppies for the disabled. She is also 
an active member of her church. Beverly has truly left a mark on the 
community and improved the quality of life for many. Her character, 
integrity, and ever-optimistic personality have changed lives forever.
  Beverly should be commended for her service to the community and I 
offer her my best wishes for the future.

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