[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 30 (Thursday, February 13, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E183]
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    IN RECOGNITION OF MOLLY DOBSON AS SHE IS NAMED WOMAN OF THE YEAR

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                          HON. DEBBIE DINGELL

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 13, 2020

  Mrs. DINGELL. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Molly Dobson as 
she is named Woman of the Year by the United Way of Washtenaw County's 
Women United group. Dobson's lifetime of community service and 
philanthropy is worthy of commendation, and we are proud to recognize 
her achievements today.
  Molly Dobson is a pillar of Washtenaw County. After graduating from 
the University of Michigan in 1944, Dobson enlisted in the U.S. Navy 
where she worked in communications throughout World War II. After 
returning home to Ann Arbor, Michigan, Dobson embarked on a new era 
defined by giving, philanthropy, and community service. In the 1960s, 
Dobson began working with United Way and has been completely dedicated 
to furthering its community-building mission ever since. Throughout the 
years, Dobson has assisted the organization in several capacities, 
serving as a fundraiser, a member of the Budget Priorities Committee, 
and later sitting on the Board. Alongside numerous other achievements, 
Dobson will particularly be remembered for her efforts to develop the 
D-SIP internship program with the University of Michigan. Thanks to her 
work and generosity, 313 undergraduate students have completed the 
program since its inception.
  Today, we celebrate Molly Dobson for her lifetime of service to her 
community, her state, and her country. Her years of philanthropy have 
impacted the lives of many, and her continued dedication provides a 
lasting example for what we should all endeavor to accomplish--to 
effect change, be compassionate community members, and do all we can to 
make a difference in the world.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Molly 
Dobson. Her decades of selfless service make her a deserving recipient 
of the Woman of the Year award. I am grateful for her lasting impact 
and wish her continued success in the years ahead.

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