[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 112 (Monday, June 28, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E707-E708]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  IN RECOGNITION OF LORETTA CANNON'S OVER 40 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE 
                     DOWNRIVER COMMUNITY CONFERENCE

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                          HON. DEBBIE DINGELL

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 28, 2021

  Mrs. DINGELL. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Loretta Cannon 
on the occasion of her retirement after nearly 43 years of service to 
the Downriver Community Conference. Her significant contributions to 
the Downriver community are worthy of commendation.
  Ms. Cannon began working for the Downriver Community Conference in 
1980, as a Switchboard Operator at the Superior Street site in 
Wyandotte, where she worked directly with the Conference's Employment & 
Training Program. Since then, she has remained a valuable employee of 
the Conference, serving as Administrative Assistant in the Economic 
Development and Brownfield Development Programs, with her latest role 
in the Workforce Program. A true testament to her perseverance, she 
earned her bachelor's degree while working full time at the Conference.
  Known to coworkers and friends as someone with a warm heart and 
generous spirit, Ms. Cannon has always been there to help friends, 
family, colleagues, and even complete

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strangers. Along with Paula Boase, she collected warm clothing and 
blankets for the homeless and hand delivered these items to those in 
need. With a steadfast faith and a love of family guiding her, she is a 
pillar of strength to all who know her. To her family at home and to 
her ``DCC Family'' at work, she is truly irreplaceable.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Loretta 
Cannon for an exemplary 4 decades of dedicated public service. She has 
effectively served the Downriver community and the State of Michigan in 
her many roles with the Downriver Community Conference. I join with 
Loretta's family, friends, and colleagues in extending my best wishes 
to her in retirement.

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