[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 147 (Tuesday, September 12, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E825]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   RECOGNIZING CAROLYN BLOODWORTH'S SERVICE TO THE STATE OF MICHIGAN

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                          HON. DEBBIE DINGELL

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 12, 2023

  Mrs. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Carolyn 
Bloodworth, the Executive Director of Corporate Giving at Consumers 
Energy and the Secretary-Treasurer of the Consumers Energy Foundation 
and the CMS Energy Foundation in Jackson, Michigan on the occasion of 
her retirement. Her decades of service to the residents of the state of 
Michigan is worthy of commendation.
  Carolyn began her career with Consumers Energy as a part-time junior 
office clerk in 1981. After finishing her bachelors degree, Carolyn's 
many skills had her working in Graphic Operations, Customer Service, 
and Communications. In 1993, Carolyn took over as Executive Director of 
Corporate Giving as well as the Secretary-Treasurer of the Consumers 
Energy Foundation and CMS Energy Foundation.
  The Consumers Energy Foundation and the CMS Energy Foundation have 
had a significant philanthropic impact under Carolyn's leadership. 
Since she took the helm, the Foundations have given over $90 million in 
grants. She has served on a number of local and statewide nonprofit 
boards throughout her career, including the Michigan Community Service 
Commission, Food Bank Council of Michigan, Michigan FFA Foundation and 
the Council of Michigan Foundations. Her awards include America's 
Service Commission's Outstanding Commissioner Award and March of Dimes 
Volunteer of the Year, among many others.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me today in honoring the 
career of Carolyn Bloodworth. For 42 years she has been serving the 
people of Michigan in some form, but for the last 30 years she has had 
a direct hand in steering funds to the most underserved in our 
communities. We thank her for her service, and wish her a long and 
relaxing retirement.

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