[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 181 (Friday, October 15, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1099-E1100]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




IN RECOGNITION OF SOUTHERN WAYNE COUNTY REGIONAL CHAMBER DISTINGUISHED 
              YOUNG WOMAN AWARD RECIPIENT DEIDRE CROCKETT

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                          HON. DEBBIE DINGELL

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 15, 2021

  Mrs. DINGELL. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Deidre 
Crockett, volunteer at Beaumont Health as she is awarded the 
Distinguished Young Woman Award at the Southern Wayne County Regional 
Chamber's 5th annual Women of Achievement Awards. Her significant 
contributions to our community are worthy of commendation.
  Ms. Crockett attended high school in Taylor, Michigan. She is 
currently studying Biomedical Physics at Wayne State University in 
Detroit, Michigan as Wayne Med-Direct scholar. The competitive Wayne 
Med-Direct program aims to educate students about urban health 
disparities and help future physicians lead the way in improving the 
health and wellness of urban and underserved communities. In the 
future, Ms. Crockett wants to become a geneticist specializing in 
treating sickle cell disease and offer low-cost treatments to families

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in need. As a volunteer at Beaumont Hospital in Taylor she has given 
over 180 hours of services to staff and patients in the surgical 
lounge, radiology, wound care, welcome desk, and bariatric surgery 
areas.
  Her colleagues at Beaumont describe her as kind, compassionate, 
smart, and hardworking--truly a distinguished young woman. They have no 
doubt that she will make an immense difference in the lives of her 
future patients. Even as a busy student, in her spare time she is 
active in her church, helps children learn to play soccer, and 
volunteers at a local food distribution center. It is safe to say that 
Ms. Crockett has a bright future ahead of her and we will all benefit 
from her drive and passion for helping others.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Deidre 
Crockett and in congratulating her for being the recipient of the 
Distinguished Young Woman Award. We are grateful for her exemplary 
service to our community in Wayne County and beyond. We join with 
Deidre's friends, family, and colleagues in thanking her for her hard 
work and dedication to her field and wish her the best in the future.

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