[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 214 (Thursday, December 18, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H6098]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    REMEMBERING MICHAEL L. FRIEDMAN

  (Ms. KAPTUR asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of 
Michael L. Friedman of Toledo, Ohio, a devoted public servant, proud 
veteran of the 180th Fighter Wing, and indefatigable community leader 
whose half century of impact on northwest Ohio will long endure. Mike 
Friedman embodied service.
  From his honorable duty in the United States Air Force and the Ohio 
Air National Guard's 180th Fighter Wing to his tireless advocacy for 
working families through the American Federation of Government 
Employees, he lived by the values of responsibility, loyalty, and 
fairness. He believed deeply in democracy.
  Serving for decades as an Ohio Democratic Party State central 
committeeman and executive committee member, a national delegate, and 
even a Presidential elector, he carried out all these roles with 
conviction, heart, and perseverance.
  Mike was also a storyteller. His unmistakable voice brought people 
together across neighborhoods, union halls, veteran posts, and dinner 
tables. Guided by his faith, Mike was grounded in love for his 
beautiful family and unwavering in his beliefs. He gave generously of 
himself to others.
  America is stronger and more just because of citizens like Mike 
Friedman. He lived, served, and cared so deeply.

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