[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 206 (Monday, December 7, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1096]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  IN RECOGNITION OF MARIANNE UDOW-PHILLIPS FOR A DISTINGUISHED CAREER

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                          HON. DEBBIE DINGELL

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, December 7, 2020

  Mrs. DINGELL. Madam Speaker, I rise today to offer my heartfelt 
congratulations to Marianne Udow-Phillips as she celebrates her 
retirement as executive director of the Center for Health Research. Her 
contributions to our community are worthy of commendation.
  Marianne Udow-Phillips was the founding executive director of the 
Center for Health Research Transformation (CHRT) at the University of 
Michigan. In this role, Marianne led several projects and initiatives 
to advance evidence-based care delivery, improve population health, and 
expand access to care. While at the University of Michigan, Marianne 
was also a lecturer in the School of Public Health and the Gerald R. 
Ford School of Public Policy, where she guided students on how to 
develop equitable policy solutions to address the nation's most 
pressing healthcare issues. Prior to her role at CHRT, Marianne served 
as director of the State of Michigan's Department of Human Services and 
senior vice president of health care products and provider services at 
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. In addition, she has held several 
leadership roles at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Mercy 
Alternative. Marianne currently serves as a board member for the 
Grameen Foundation. University of Michigan Health System, Arbor 
Research Collaborative for Health, U-M Depression Center National 
Advisory Board, Greater Detroit Area Health Council, and Michigan 
Women's Foundation Emeritus Board.
  Throughout all capacities, Marianne Udow-Phillips has been recognized 
as a transformative, effective, and motivated leader who strives to 
effect change. Her leadership has positively impacted the health care 
landscape in Michigan, and her efforts have been paramount in informing 
policymakers of critical healthcare needs across the community. Above 
all, Marianne is a kind, compassionate, and generous friend who is 
always willing to help someone in need. She had dedicated her career to 
bettering the community, and she has devoted her lifetime to mentoring 
and supporting women. Marianne has earned several awards and honors for 
her impactful work, including the Anti-Defamation League's ``Women of 
Achievement Award''; Crain's Detroit Business's top 100 ``Most 
Influential Women Award''; and the Michigan Women's Foundation's 
``Women of Achievement and Courage Award.''
  Although Marianne is retiring as executive director, she will remain 
a strong presence at CHRT. She will continue her important work and 
serve as a senior advisor on a number of CHRT initiatives. Moving 
forward, Marianne plans to begin the next chapter of her life by using 
her talents and wide expertise to launch a consulting company. 
Undoubtably, Marianne has a made a difference in our community, and we 
wish her continued success in the years ahead.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Marianne 
Udow-Phillips. We are proud to celebrate her work, accomplishments, and 
significant community impact. We are grateful for her outstanding 
leadership and wish her the best of luck in her future endeavors.

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