[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 165 (Wednesday, September 23, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E873-E874]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING THE MEMORY OF NORMA J. LEWIS

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                           HON. RASHIDA TLAIB

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 23, 2020

  Ms. TLAIB. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the memory of the 
late former-Highland Park City Council Member Norma J. Lewis, who 
passed away in September, 2020.
  Above all, Norma Lewis was a public servant and an advocate for the 
people of Highland Park, Michigan. A resident of Highland

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Park for more than fifty years, Ms. Lewis strived to make Highland Park 
a world-class city. First elected to the City Council in 2003, Norma 
Lewis served five consecutive terms. She was the longest-seated woman 
to serve in the history of Highland Park. Her service included terms as 
City Council President Pro-Tem in 2007 and City Council President in 
2009.
  Norma Lewis' public service to Highland Park is marked by her 
dedication to improving access to services for senior citizens and 
access to clean water for all. She actively worked to improve city 
infrastructure for improved water service. In addition, Ms. Lewis led 
several projects to provide holiday meals to Highland Park's most 
vulnerable residents. Ms. Lewis spearheaded the revitalization of the 
city's Mark E. Storen Memorial Park, allowing for greater enjoyment of 
the public space.
  Norma Lewis' work has been recognized by dozens of organizations. 
Please join me in recognizing the outstanding contributions of Norma J. 
Lewis, wife, mother, and public servant, as we honor her memory.

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