Political Quotes

“Today, I want to celebrate the exceptional leadership and commitment to service by Phyllis J. Edwards, who I warmly refer to as Director Edwards. She has dedicated her work to protect and advocate for the underrepresented communities within Michigan's 13th District Strong, specifically our senior citizens in Detroit. Director Edwards was the executive director of Bridging Communities in southwest Detroit for over a decade, and prior to that, she was the social service program manager for more than 30 years within the Wayne County Department of Health and Human Services. Her work and proactive community involvement has made an immeasurable impact on the lives of countless residents. As a longtime Detroit resident, her efforts to improve the quality of life for our seniors demonstrated her love, commitment, and compassion for community-based work. Please join me in recognizing her many outstanding contributions to Michigan's 13th District Strong as we wish her well on the next chapter of her life. ____________________”