[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 49 (Tuesday, March 16, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E257-E258]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         IN RECOGNITION OF THE 100TH BIRTHDAY OF STELLA PRUSAK

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                          HON. DEBBIE DINGELL

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 16, 2021

  Mrs. DINGELL. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Stella Prusak 
on the occasion of her 100th birthday. Her significant contributions to 
our community is worthy of commendation.
  Mrs. Prusak was born in Coldwater, Poland on May 5, 1921 and came to 
the United States at only six months old. She was raised in Detroit, 
Michigan and attended St. Hedwig and Condon Schools until 10th grade. 
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age of 15 she went to work in the kitchen at Marygrove College to help 
out her family. While working, she continued to attend night school 
taking business classes.
  In 1942, Mrs. Prusak went to work with her father on the assembly 
line at Ford Motor Company in Detroit working on transmissions for 
aircrafts. The next year, she transferred to a General Motors Plant 
where she worked as a riveter on the wings of the B-29. As a Rosie the 
Riveter, Stella's hard work, grit, and patriotism not only sustained 
the American war effort, but paved a path for the next generation of 
working women.
  After the war, she moved to California for work but before long she 
returned to Michigan to marry Mr. Walter Prusak and they settled in 
Allen Park. Together they had three children, two sons and one 
daughter. A proud Rosie, Mrs. Prusak continued to be a working woman 
and was employed by Burroughs and many other places as a file clerk. 
Known by friends for her kindness, generosity, and lucky streak at the 
casino, she has remained an active member of our community. Her 
lifelong commitment to service reminds us all of the impact that the 
Rosies have had on our state and nation.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me today in celebrating 
Stella Prusak on her 100th birthday. I join with her family and friends 
in extending my best and warmest wishes to her on this special day. I 
am proud to honor her life, her accomplishments, and her invaluable 
contributions to our nation.

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