[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 18]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 24392]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF THE HONORABLE MARILYN MASSENGILL

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                       HON. THADDEUS G. McCOTTER

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 19, 2008

  Mr. McCOTTER. Madam Speaker, today I rise to honor and acknowledge 
The Honorable Marilyn Massengill, Plymouth Township Clerk, upon her 
retirement from the government of Plymouth Township after thirty-nine 
years of dedicated service.
  Throughout her life, Marilyn has striven to better our community. 
Mrs. Massengill graduated from Plymouth High School in 1952 and went on 
to work in several township departments. She began her dedicated career 
in June, 1969 when she was hired to work in the Building Department 
before advancing to the Planning Department and then the Clerk's 
Office. Marilyn was first elected Plymouth Township Clerk in 1992, re-
elected in 1996 and again in 2000. She received official recognition as 
a Certified Municiple Clerk in 1995 by the International Institute of 
Municipal Clerks following completion of specialized training.
  Marilyn has participated in multiple associations during her 
committed service to Plymouth Township, including; The First United 
Methodist Church, Plymouth Business and Professional Women's Club, BPW, 
Wayne County Clerk's Association, International Institute of Municipal 
Clerks, Plymouth Study Club, and as a Charter Member of the Plymouth 
Canton Kiwanis Breakfast Club. Despite her numerous accomplishments and 
community activities, Marilyn remains most proud of her four children, 
all of whom attended and graduated from the Plymouth Canton Community 
School District, and her eight grandchildren.
  Madam Speaker, after over 30 tireless years, Clerk Massengill will be 
retiring from her position of Plymouth Township Clerk. As she enters 
the next phase of her life, she leaves behind a legacy of leadership, 
integrity, and devotion to the citizens of Michigan. Today, I ask my 
colleagues to join me in congratulating the Honorable Marilyn 
Massengill, upon her retirement and recognizing her years of loyal 
service to our community and our country.

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