[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 15]
[Senate]
[Pages 20370-20371]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO BETTY J. MARTIN

 Mr. LEVIN. Mr. President, I would like to take this 
opportunity to honor the life of Betty J. Martin. Mrs. Martin passed 
away on August 30, 2006, at the age of 68. Throughout her life, Betty 
was a dedicated public servant who dedicated her life to serving less 
fortunate individuals in the Saginaw community. Her efforts over the 
years have brought aid and comfort to so many, and we should all be 
grateful for her work.
  Betty made a meaningful impact in the city of Saginaw. Her life's 
work stands as a testament to her many successes. In 1979, she became 
the director of the Good Neighbor Mission in Saginaw, a food pantry 
that serves the local needy. In 1991, Betty founded the Restoration 
Community Outreach Center. This center has enabled thousands struggling 
with substance abuse, mental illness, or physical disabilities to

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get the necessary assistance to begin to repair their lives.
  Over the years, Betty has received numerous awards for her efforts, 
including the 1996 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development 
Certificate of Recognition for Dedicated Service to the Homeless, the 
2002 Salvation Army Appreciation Award and the 2005 Saginaw City 
Council Certificate of Recognition. She has created a legacy that will 
reverberate in the city of Saginaw for many years to come, and her 
commitment to serving the needy should serve as an example for us all.
  Betty is survived by her husband of 42 years, Judge Martin, one son, 
Bernard Smith Abernathy, one step-daughter, Joyce Ann Martin, and nine 
grandchildren. I know my colleagues in the Senate join me in offering 
my condolences to her family, colleagues, and friends. I hope they take 
comfort in the amount of good she has done over the years.

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