[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 133 (Friday, August 4, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1116]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  IN RECOGNITION OF MS. MARGE PRESTON FOR HER DISTINGUISHED CAREER IN 
                            HIGHER EDUCATION

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                          HON. DEBBIE DINGELL

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, August 4, 2017

  Mrs. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Ms. Marge 
Preston for her outstanding career in higher education. Ms. Preston has 
served the State of Michigan and its young people well through her work 
with Central Michigan University and Eastern Michigan University.
  Ms. Preston began her career with Central Michigan University, where 
she spent 27 years serving in a variety of positions, including 
Administrative Assistant to the Vice President for Student Affairs and 
Coordinator of the University's Career Resource Center. In 2003, she 
joined Eastern Michigan University and has served the EMU community 
with distinction during her tenure. She began as the university's 
Executive Secretary to the Vice President for University Relations, and 
ultimately held several positions, including Executive Assistant to the 
Vice President of Government and Community Relations. In this capacity, 
Ms. Preston managed all aspects of the GCR office, including assisting 
the University's legal counsel with inquiries, serving as a liaison for 
state and federal officials and coordinating special events and 
projects on behalf of the EMU Vice President.
  Ms. Preston has been a tireless advocate on behalf of EMU and the 
Ypsilanti community at large through her service to the university. As 
a result of her efforts, EMU has been an effective policy advocate 
whose work with the state and federal government has benefitted both 
students and educators. Ms. Preston also received recognition 
throughout her career, including receiving the Central Michigan 
University Staff Excellence Award. She was also a co-chair for EMU's 
United Way Campus Wide Drive, helping raise over $100,000, and served 
on the EMU Planning Committee for Michigan Women's American Council on 
Education's annual meeting. She has had a tremendous impact on the 
direction of higher education in Michigan, and her hard work and 
expertise will be missed.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Ms. Marge 
Preston for her distinguished career in higher education. Ms. Preston 
has effectively served the State of Michigan and its students through 
her work with the state's public universities.

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