[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 113 (Monday, June 30, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E635]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  HONORING THE LIFE OF MICHAEL KRAMER

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                         HON. HALEY M. STEVENS

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 30, 2025

  Ms. STEVENS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the honorable 
life of my dear friend, Michael Kramer, a passionate legal professional 
and a champion of access to education and healthcare. Mr. Kramer 
centered his life around service. Among his many contributions, his 
creation of scholarships for students at Oakland University and support 
of innovative research at the University of Michigan's Rogel Cancer 
Center will be remembered for their ongoing impact.
  Mr. Kramer was a member of the Board of Trustees at Oakland 
University for over two decades, where he and his wife, Zina, created a 
namesake scholarship at Oakland University's School of Medicine. In its 
inaugural year, this scholarship provided an incoming medical student 
with $50,000. This is just one example of the tremendous work Mr. 
Kramer did throughout his tenure on the board to make education more 
accessible.
  Since his passing, his friends and loved ones have consistently 
described him as ``a good man,'' and he truly was one of the best I 
have ever known. Through his work and general persona, Mr. Kramer 
always acted in the best interests of others and encouraged his peers 
to do the same. His remarkable humanitarian work contributed to his 
profile as a philanthropist through Oakland University and the 
University of Michigan. Michael Kramer passed away on March 28, 2025. 
He is survived by his remarkable wife, Zina, who has long been 
Michael's partner in his altruistic work, his two children David 
(Aneesa) and Lisa (Josh), his grandchildren, Samuel, Max, Sydney, and 
Madison, and his sister-in-law, Anita Zicherman (Ralph).
  Mr. Speaker, I am deeply honored to recognize the life and service of 
my friend, Michael Kramer, who dedicated his time to uplifting his 
peers and strengthening community. Please join me in celebrating this 
wonderful individual and the lessons he shared with us.

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