[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 4281]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO IRENE COLLINS

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                       HON. THADDEUS G. McCOTTER

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 11, 2004

  Mr. McCOTTER. Mr. Speaker, last week my district lost a beloved 
member of our community and, with great sorrow, I pay her posthumous 
tribute today.
  Irene Collins was a fiery, dedicated, and very determined lady, who 
never stopped giving of herself to her community, be it helping 
troubled teenagers or supporting numerous civic activities and 
community causes. This special lady is survived by her four siblings; 
six children; seventeen grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. 
May all who knew her and are terribly saddened by the loss of Irene 
take comfort in the kindness of her enduring works, which constitute 
the finest and truest tribute to her.

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