[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 11 (Friday, January 17, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E55-E56]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING MAUREEN TAYLOR--LOCAL HUMAN RIGHTS ADVOCATE AND COMMUNITY 
                                CHAMPION

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                           HON. RASHIDA TLAIB

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, January 17, 2020

  Ms. TLAIB. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize an exemplary 
Detroit community activist and human rights champion, Maureen Taylor.
  As Chair for the Michigan Welfare Rights Organization, Maureen Taylor 
has worked tirelessly to fight and advocate for families in need for 
nearly three decades. Maureen graduated from Marygrove College in 1983 
with a Bachelor's in Social and Wayne State University in 1994 with a 
Master's in Social Work. Shortly after graduating, Maureen began her 
fight for social and economic justice for families experiencing 
economic hardship across the State of Michigan. Whether fighting water-
shutoffs or working toward food security, Maureen has never shied away 
from standing up to corporations, elected officials, or others to 
ensure that our families have access to their basic needs. She has been 
instrumental in facilitating workshops and trainings with the Michigan 
Department of Health and Human Services to ensure that residents have 
access to public services and benefits, as well as protections against 
harmful policies.
  Maureen is a dedicated and courageous advocate and organizer whose 
passion and work is truly commendable and greatly appreciated. She has 
been recognized and honored as the first recipient of the Angelo B. 
Henderson Community Commitment Award, as well as countless of other 
awards for championing the rights of economically disadvantaged 
families. Maureen Taylor embodies the meaning of social change and 
lives it through her daily work.
  Please join me in recognizing Maureen Taylor's outstanding 
contributions to the great state of Michigan and the 13th Congressional 
District.

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