[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 50 (Friday, March 17, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E230]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        RECOGNIZING SAUL SIMPSON

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                           HON. RASHIDA TLAIB

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, March 17, 2023

  Ms. TLAIB. Mr. Speaker, I want to honor the life and legacy of Mr. 
Saul Simpson, Jr., a long-time resident of Detroit and servant of the 
people through his work with the Internal Revenue Service.
  Born in Chicago to Saul Sr. and Rosie B. Simpson, Saul moved to 
Detroit in 1954 with his family at three years old. Saul was a proud 
graduate of Detroit Public Schools' Northwestern High School and Wayne 
State University.
  In 1977, Saul began what would become an illustrious 45-year career 
with the Internal Revenue Service, working as a Human Resources 
Specialist. Saul's colleagues say he lived to work. He treasured his 
job and was a beloved figure to peers and management alike.
  When he wasn't working, one of Saul's favorite pastimes was softball. 
Saul earned numerous awards and championships when he started playing 
with the Blue Devils in Metro Detroit and the Resmondo Softball League 
in Dundee, Florida. In 2013, Saul was inducted into the Detroit Negro 
Slow Pitch Softball League Hall of Fame and later the United States 
Specialty Sports Association Hall of Fame as well.
  Saul loved life. He loved spending time and sharing laughs with 
friends and family. He is survived by two loving sisters, Latricia and 
Tyonna; two beautiful nieces Raquel and Del; his nephew Tyrik and 6 
great nieces who he affectionately referred to as the G6.
  Please join me in enthusiastically honoring Saul's lifetime of 
cherished memories, love for his community, and his nearly fifty-year 
career in service to the public.