Recognizing Marsha Bruhn

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Ms. TLAIB. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Marsha Bruhn, a public servant and long-time resident of Detroit in Michigan's 12th District Strong, for her numerous outstanding contributions to the city and the Grandmont Rosedale community she calls home.

Before settling in Detroit's Grandmont Rosedale community, Ms. Bruhn lived all over the country. She developed her passion for community development when she volunteered with the Staten Island Citizens Planning Commission. The community engagement work she witnessed while later living in Los Angeles spurred her to return to school to complete her master's degree in urban planning. She used that experience and education over 22 years of service as the director of the Detroit Planning Commission.

In 1988, Ms. Bruhn fell in love with and made her home in Detroit's North Rosedale Park neighborhood. She quickly became a champion for North Rosedale Park and the entire 5-neighborhood area that comprises Grandmont Rosedale. She has steadily invested her time and energy into maintaining and further cultivating this unique and close-knit community for future generations to enjoy. As a long-time board member of the Grandmont Rosedale Development Corporation, Ms. Bruhn has contributed immensely to strengthening housing, retaining and attracting new small businesses that are the backbone of the community's corridor, and beautifying the neighborhoods. Notably, she spear-headed the capital campaign to revitalize the North Rosedale Park Community House, a major hub and home to numerous neighborhood events and gatherings.

Please join me in thanking Ms. Marsha Bruhn as we recognize her dedication and thank her for her commitment and service to North Rosedale Park, Grandmont Rosedale, and the City of Detroit.

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