[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 101 (Monday, June 1, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E505]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             IN HONOR OF THE MEMORY OF PAULA SPRINGER BOASE

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                          HON. DEBBIE DINGELL

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, June 1, 2020

  Mrs. DINGELL. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor the 
esteemed life of Paula Boase. Paula will forever be remembered for her 
tremendous impact on our community, and she will be deeply missed.
  Born in Detroit, Paula Boase was a life-long Michigan resident who 
left a significant mark on our state. After graduating from Michigan 
State University, Paula became a buyer for Hudson's and later worked 
for Heinz. A short while later, Paula began her career with the 
Downriver Community Conference (DCC), where she remained for the past 
thirty-six years. After initially serving as a job developer who helped 
community members connect with employment opportunities, Paula quickly 
became a fixture in the DCC and eventually rose to the position of 
Director of Economic Development. Among her colleagues and peers, Paula 
was regarded as a humble leader who endeavored to make a lasting 
difference, and she will always be recognized as the motivating driver 
behind the Brown Field redevelopment in the Downriver community. Paula 
dedicated her life to working for causes she believed in, and her 
efforts truly affected change throughout the Downriver community.
  Beyond her impact in a professional capacity, Paula Boase was a 
generous, kind, and compassionate community figure. She was a fierce 
environmental and animal rights advocate, a creative baker, and an 
adventurous traveler. Above all, Paula was a loving mother to Hilary 
and Daniel and doting grandmother to Leah, Bryce, Evan, and Elena. 
Paula's passing represents a loss to the entire Michigan community, but 
her memory will endure through the countless lives she touched.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring the legacy 
of Paula Boase. We are saddened by her loss, but we will forever 
remember her remarkable life, work, and community impact. May she rest 
in eternal peace.

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