[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 183 (Monday, November 6, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1064]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        RECOGNIZING WENDY PATE'S SERVICE TO THE CITY OF TRENTON

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                          HON. DEBBIE DINGELL

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, November 6, 2023

  Mrs. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Wendy Pate, City 
Councilwoman for the City of Trenton, on the occasion of her 
retirement. The dedication and love that she has shown to her community 
during her tenure is worthy of commendation.
  Wendy is a lifelong Downriver resident, and she and her husband, 
Carl, have lived in Trenton for the last 19 years. Together they have 
two children, Daphne and Carl III. Her family has been volunteering in 
community activities for years, including working with the local Boy 
Scouts and events put on by the Trenton Business Association, the 
Trenton Educational Foundation, and the local Student Council. Wendy is 
a retired high school math teacher and MEA-retired member. She served 
as MEA-RA, class congress sponsor, and staff morale committee chair.
  Wendy was elected to the Trenton City Council in 2019. She was a 
member of the City Beautiful Commission and is a member of the Trail 
Town Advisory Committee. She also co-founded a community action group, 
the DCC Coal Grant Riverfront Community Group, whose mission is to 
support the Trenton Coast Resiliency Master Plan and engage residents 
to support sustainable uses for Trenton's waterfront and revitalize 
their downtown. Wendy also spearheaded the project to paint murals on 
West Jefferson Ave in order to beautify a main intersection in Trenton 
as well as celebrate their 2021 designation as a Pure Michigan Trail 
Town.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me today in recognizing 
Councilwoman Wendy Pate for all that she has done for the City of 
Trenton. Both in her position on the city council and in her private 
life, Wendy has worked tirelessly to make Trenton and the Downriver 
area healthier and more sustainable for future generations. I thank 
Wendy.

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