[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 102 (Thursday, June 15, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E831]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF MS. JUNE MARIE ROBERSON FOR HER WORK IN THE 
                          YPSILANTI COMMUNITY

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                          HON. DEBBIE DINGELL

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 15, 2017

  Mrs. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the life of Ms. 
June Marie Roberson. Ms. Roberson was accomplished and well-known for 
her work in the local Baptist community.
  Ms. Roberson moved to Ypsilanti at a young age and became known for 
her work and activism in the community. She began her career as a 
dietitian with St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, and then moved to University 
of Michigan Hospital. She then took a new position as an assembler at 
Ford Motor Company. She was also active with several Baptist churches 
in the area throughout her life. Ms. June was a member of the 
Metropolitan Memorial Baptist Church, where she served as the 
congregation's Baptist Youth Fellowship and was a member of the church 
choir. She eventually moved to Second Baptist Church when her husband 
was named as the church's Deacon, where she continued her work with 
children by teaching Sunday School. She then moved to Mt. Olive Baptist 
Church, where she championed several initiatives, including serving as 
Director of the Children's Mission and President of the Mission 
Department.
  Ms. Roberson was a kind and dedicated member of the Ypsilanti 
community who was committed to helping others and working on behalf of 
the community's children. She was strongly supportive of the children 
in the Baptist congregations in which she was a member, and was well-
regarded in the community for her involvement with the church. She also 
attended the National Baptists Congress of Christian Education and 
National Baptist Convention, and her involvement with these religious 
forums underscores her commitment to the well-being of others. As a 
committed mother of three children, Ms. Roberson was active in their 
lives and supportive of her grandchildren. Her kindness, commitment to 
the community, and support of those in need will be missed.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Ms. June 
Marie Roberson. Ms. Roberson was a pillar of the Ypsilanti community 
whose life had a tremendous impact.

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