[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 26 (Thursday, February 11, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E125]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     IN RECOGNITION OF ABENA HOGAN

                                 ______
                                 

                           HON. RASHIDA TLAIB

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 11, 2021

  Ms. TLAIB. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the many 
outstanding contributions to the communities of Wayne County in 
Michigan's 13th Congressional District of Abena Hogan, as we honor her 
memory.
  Born and raised in Detroit, Ms. Hogan was a proud daughter of her 
community. She began her first career in public service working for 
southeast Michigan's regional public transit system S. After 20 years 
of service, Ms. Hogan briefly retired before she was called back into 
serving the public once again, as the Community Relations Liaison to 
the Wayne County Clerk.
  Ms. Hogan took immense pride in serving the people of Wayne County. 
She was an active member of countless community organizations, serving 
as a board member and as a volunteer, including the NAACP and Barton 
McFarland Community Council. Ms. Hogan believed deeply in the power of 
the people and grassroots action. She engaged people, young and old, on 
the importance of being involved and taking action.
  Ms. Hogan was well-known for her boundless energy, willingness to 
always lend a hand to someone in need, and commitment to improving the 
quality of life for all community members. Ms. Hogan was affectionately 
called ``Queen Abena'' because of her commanding, yet loving presence. 
She was a true public servant and will truly be missed.
  Please join me and ``Smile! One more time!'' as Abena Hogan always 
said, as we pay tribute to her memory and recognize her hard work on 
behalf of the communities of Detroit, Wayne County, and Michigan's 13th 
Congressional District.

                          ____________________