[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 54 (Friday, March 29, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E295]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        CELEBRATING HELEN BANDYKE, DEARBORN'S ROSIE THE RIVETER

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                           HON. RASHIDA TLAIB

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, March 29, 2024

  Ms. TLAIB. Mr. Speaker, today I want to recognize Helen Bandyke, 
Dearborn resident and one of Michigan's Rosie the Riveters, as she 
celebrates her 103rd birthday.
  During World War II countless women like Ms. Bandyke from across the 
Nation and right here in Southeast Michigan took over jobs that had 
been previously performed by men and held our country down during 
extremely trying times. Ms. Bandyke proudly worked at Chrysler's DeSoto 
Plant in Dearborn in 1942 while her husband served overseas. She was 
among those strong women who blazed the trail for women in the 
workforce. I am so proud of Ms. Bandyke and her incredible contribution 
to our Nation's labor movement and our history.
  Please join me and the people of Dearborn and Michigan's 12th 
District Strong as we honor Ms. Helen Bandyke and wish her the happiest 
of birthdays.

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