[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 122 (Wednesday, September 12, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1492]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              HONORING JANE SMITH OF ESSEXVILLE, MICHIGAN

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                          HON. DALE E. KILDEE

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 12, 2012

  Mr. KILDEE. Mr Speaker, on June 20, 2012 a dedicated public servant 
and civic leader, Jane Smith, passed away and it is fitting that we 
honor and recognize her public service and commitment.
  Jane Smith's inspired leadership, vision and courage has been an 
immense inspiration to those who believe every human being is endowed 
with dignity. She spent more than 30 years working to ensure the well-
being of our most vulnerable children as a child protective services 
worker for the State of Michigan. When Robert F. Kennedy was asked how 
his obituary should read, he responded that he hoped that he made a 
contribution that improved the world by lessening the suffering of 
children. For her entire adult life, on a daily basis, Jane Smith 
lessened the suffering of children. After she retired, Jane Smith 
continued her compassionate life and dedication. She volunteered on 
political campaigns, was an active member of the Bay County Democratic 
Party and in 2004 was appointed chair of the Bay County Department of 
Human Services Board. She also actively supported the Alice and Jack 
Wirt Library.
  Jane Smith was born May 7, 1945 in Pontiac, Michigan. She graduated 
from Rochester High School in 1963 and Michigan State University in 
1967. She is survived by her brothers, nephews nieces and great-nieces 
and nephews and her many friends who deeply miss her wit, opinion and 
stories.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in honoring Jane Smith, a woman whose 
life was an inspiration to us all.

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