[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 16]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 21290]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING REGINALD PALMER

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                          HON. DALE E. KILDEE

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, September 9, 2009

  Mr. KILDEE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Reginald R. 
Palmer. Sadly, Mr. Palmer passed away on August 3rd. His funeral was 
held in Flint, Michigan on August 15th.
  Reginald Palmer was a member of Canaan Baptist Church, and served Our 
Lord, Jesus Christ, through the Unity Choir and Canaan's Male Chorus. 
He was an attentive, conscientious member of his Church. His 
faithfulness to his Church community was a hallmark of his life.
  His enthusiasm, hard work and resolute belief in a better world led 
him to become active in our political process. Reginald served as the 
Vice Chairperson for Precinct 20 and he knew and helped many of the 
residents of that area. He worked tirelessly for many years to elect 
candidates that would improve the lives of everyday citizens. Many 
elected officials, including Vera Rison, benefitted from Reginald's 
wisdom and loyalty. I have counted him among my supporters for many 
years and I will miss his insight and counsel.
  He leaves behind his wife, Rosemary; daughters, Talishiya and Regina; 
and sons, Manus and Marshall; along with many other relatives and 
friends that bear witness to the good and fruitful life he lived.
  Madam Speaker, I ask the House of Representatives to rise with me and 
pay tribute to the passing of a great human being, a devoted servant of 
Our Lord, a determined worker for a better tomorrow, an excellent and 
loyal friend. I will deeply miss Reginald Palmer and it is with great 
sadness that I mourn his passing.

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