[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 6]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 8184]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




CONGRATULATING BETTY ESNAULT AS THE 2012 COMMUNITY SERVICE HONOREE FOR 
         THE LAMBDA RHO ZETA CHAPTER OF ZETA PHI BETA SORORITY

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                          HON. GARY C. PETERS

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, June 1, 2012

  Mr. PETERS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mrs. Betty Esnault of 
the Lambda Rho Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. as she is 
recognized by the chapter as the 2012 Community Service Honoree.
  Whether in a professional setting or during her countless hours of 
community service, Mrs. Esnault has dedicated herself to the 
improvement of others' lives. Her commitment to the health and safety 
of her co-workers was evident from the beginning of her career at 
General Motors, where she worked to improve the conditions of the 
assembly processes through the introduction of ergonomics. Using her 
knowledge of ergonomics from her studies at the former General Motors 
Institute and the University of Michigan, Mrs. Esnault worked with 
industry designers to implement ergonomically-sound policies. Through 
Mrs. Esnault's efforts to acquire ergonomically designed tools and 
safer production practices, innovative assembly processes were 
developed to both improve working conditions and eliminate employees' 
risk of injury. Mrs. Esnault retired from General Motors after a 
successful 32-year career as a Technical Integration Engineer.
  After retiring from GM, Mrs. Esnault shifted her focus to helping her 
neighbors and fellow Southeast Michigan residents. As a member of the 
St. Damien Catholic Parish and a graduate of the Sacred Heart Major 
Seminary with a diploma in Pastoral Ministry, Mrs. Esnault is active in 
planning worship services, serving as a substitute teacher for 
religious education, and singing in the choir. Mrs. Esnault also spends 
her time volunteering with various organizations, reaching out to help 
her community in a variety of ways. Mrs. Esnault volunteers at American 
House in Pontiac where she leads Communion services. She is also on the 
Board of Directors and volunteers at the Matchan Nutrition Center, an 
organization that serves nutritious lunches to residents of Oakland 
County in need. She also serves on the Board of Directors and 
volunteers at Fr. Pops' Clinic, a free clinic with volunteer doctors 
who provide health care services to those without insurance.
  In addition to her service in the community, Mrs. Esnault is a loving 
wife and mother. She has also been recognized as a Life Member of the 
NAACP and a Gold Life Member of the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority.
  Mr. Speaker, Mrs. Betty Esnault has made it her mission to improve 
the lives of others. She has dedicated countless hours to this pursuit 
both professionally and philanthropically over many decades. Her zeal 
to serve others is both inspiring and moving, as there is no doubt that 
her work has been felt by so many across Southeast Michigan. I am 
pleased to honor Mrs. Esnault as she receives her award from Lambda Rho 
Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

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