[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 2]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 2668]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                        TRIBUTE TO SUSAN SKERKER

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                          HON. JOHN D. DINGELL

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, March 8, 2000

  Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, today I rise in honor and congratulate a 
good friend as she marks the end of her journey with Ford Motor Company 
in Dearborn, Michigan.
  Twenty-seven years ago, Susan Skerker embarked upon a career in the 
auto industry that would lead her down many paths and face-to-face with 
many challenges, not least of which was helping to steer Ford through 
an ever-changing global market place.
  Susan has distinguished herself as a leader in the auto industry and 
as such has led one of Ford's major corporate headquarters staffs. She 
has served as the Director of the Worldwide Government Affairs Public 
Policy office and worked closely with those of us in Michigan who know 
why Detroit is called Motor City.
  On behalf of my colleagues in the Michigan Congressional delegation, 
I am pleased to recognize Susan and acknowledge that her efforts on 
behalf of the company and the industry are thought of most highly. 
Susan has been a true friend, one I could trust to give me good advice 
about everything from air bags to global warming. Her knowledge and 
insight have been invaluable to me in representing the 16th 
Congressional District in the House of Representatives.
  Mr. Speaker, as Susan's family and friends gather to celebrate her 
many accomplishments and the closing of this chapter of her life, I 
wanted to share with my colleagues just how much Susan's service and 
friendship have meant to me.
  One leg of Susan's journey has come to an end, but around the bend a 
new one awaits. I wish Susan every happiness and continued success in 
all she does.

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