[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 33 (Friday, February 17, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E131]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      RECOGNIZING BRENDA LAWRENCE

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                           HON. RASHIDA TLAIB

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, February 17, 2023

  Ms. TLAIB. Mr. Speaker, today I want to recognize Congresswoman 
Brenda Lawrence for her more than 30 years of service to the people of 
Michigan.
  A true servant of the people, Congresswoman Lawrence has inspired 
countless women to pursue better for their communities in public 
service. As an Eastsider of Detroit, her experience helped to shape her 
impact. Her career in politics began when as an active member in the 
PTA at her children's school, she ran for and won a seat on the 
Southfield Public Schools Board. She went on to serve on Southfield's 
City Council and broke barriers by being elected as the city of 
Southfield's first Black Mayor. She served four terms as mayor before 
she was elected to serve as a member of U.S. Congress in 2014.
  Over the course of her career, Brenda Lawrence never wavered in her 
service to the people she represented. She has been an advocate, 
leader, and partner in the U.S. House of Representatives. The 12th 
Congressional District will forever remember her impact on our 
communities. We thank her for uplifting the voices of everyday people.
  In honor of her remarkable career, please join me in celebrating 
Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence and her legacy of public service.

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