[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 83 (Monday, May 15, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E630]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  IN RECOGNITION OF MARGARET CRAWFORD FOR HER PIONEERING CAREER WITH 
                      LINCOLN CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS

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                          HON. DEBBIE DINGELL

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 15, 2017

  Mrs. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Margaret 
Crawford for her outstanding career with Lincoln Consolidated Schools. 
As school board member and president for Lincoln Schools, Ms. Crawford 
worked tirelessly on behalf of the school district's students and 
staff.
  After graduating from Wayne State University with a degree in Social 
Work, Ms. Crawford began her career doing case management work for the 
State of Michigan, eventually transitioning to work in fiscal 
management for Head Start. She then utilized her management and 
community service experience to successfully run for a seat on the 
school board of Lincoln Consolidated Schools. During her time on the 
school board, Ms. Crawford established a reputation as an effective 
advocate for the district's students. As a result of her successes, Ms. 
Crawford was elected school board president of Lincoln Consolidated 
Schools, making her the first female and black president in the 
schools' history. Additionally, Ms. Crawford later started the 
nonprofit Council for Black Student Achievement, which provided 
academic assistance and financial support to individuals in need. These 
initiatives played a critical role in providing impactful aid to the 
district's students.
  Ms. Crawford's work with Lincoln Consolidated Schools and in the 
community has helped empower countless students and improve educational 
outcomes. In addition to her work with the local school system, Ms. 
Crawford also partnered with local social and community agencies to 
support efforts to better serve children in the school district. Her 
exemplary public service and activism have left a lasting legacy in the 
community, and it is my hope that Lincoln Consolidated Schools can 
continue to build on these successes.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Margaret 
Crawford for her work on behalf of Lincoln Consolidated Schools. Ms. 
Crawford's trailblazing career has improved the lives of countless 
students.

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