[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 37 (Tuesday, February 25, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E203]
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                       RECOGNIZING DOROTHY STEIN

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                         HON. HALEY M. STEVENS

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 25, 2020

  Ms. STEVENS. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of a dear 
friend and mentor, Dorothy Stein, who will celebrate her 102nd birthday 
this year.
   Dorothy was born in 1918 in Owosso, Michigan to Justena (Byrnes) and 
Matthew Shea. While she was still young, the family moved to Flint, 
Michigan, and Dorothy stayed there until she was married. She was 
eventually hired by the Flint Journal covering 'society news' and 
cherished the time she spent reporting there.
   She met her husband, Donald (Don) J. Stein, through friends. They 
married during the war but before he enlisted in the Army Air Corps. 
The war ended just as he completed his training.
   The couple moved to Detroit and had four children, then eleven 
grandchildren, then twenty great grandchildren. She was involved with 
several charities, including Christ Child Society. She and Don were 
also very involved in the Academy of the Sacred Heart where their three 
daughters attended school. They joined Otsego Ski Club and enjoyed 
spending time there for many years.
   Dorothy played bridge several days a week and became extremely 
skilled. She has been a member of the Village Club for decades which 
was the site of much of her bridge playing. She still plays 
occasionally to this day. She drove until she was 98 years old, and she 
continues to bless all with her warm heart and beautiful wardrobe. Our 
community is a better place because of Dorothy Stein.

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