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From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
IN RECOGNITION OF MARY ZATINA FOR HER DISTINGUISHED CAREER
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HON. DEBBIE DINGELL
of michigan
in the house of representatives
Friday, December 6, 2019
Mrs. DINGELL. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Mary Zatina and
recognize her years of distinguished service with Beaumont Health.
Mary Zatina was the Senior Vice President of Government Relations and
Community Affairs at Beaumont Health. In this role, Zatina advanced
Beaumont and Oakwood Healthcare's relationship with government leaders,
significantly improving the well-being of patients community-wide.
Zatina joined Oakwood from the Office of the Governor, where she served
as an advisor to Governor Jennifer M. Granholm and chief of staff to
First Gentleman Daniel Granholm Mulhern. Prior to her career in the
state government, Zatina was the Senior Vice President and Director of
Corporate Communications and Strategy at Campbell-Ewald and Director of
Corporate Communications for the MichCon/MCN Energy Group.
Throughout all her professional endeavors, Mary Zatina has been
recognized as a dynamic, accomplished, and effective leader who strives
to effect meaningful and lasting change. She has used all her
experiences to enhance Beaumont's partnerships with local, state, and
national officials, chambers of commerce, and community leaders at all
levels, enabling Beaumont to strengthen its outreach and expand its
services. Beyond this, Zatina has also been an active member of her
local Michigan community. She is a member of the American Arab Chamber
of Commerce, the Michigan Fitness Foundation Board of Directors, the
Southwest Solutions Board and Development Committee of the Greening of
the Detroit, and serves on the Citizens Advisory Committee for the
University of Michigan-Dearborn. In addition, she was a founding member
of the Arab-American Women's Business Council and the Chicago Boulevard
East Block Club. Zatina's work has earned her widespread acclaim,
evident in her designation as a Fall 2017 Arab American Business Woman
of the Year and a Crain's Detroit Business ``40 Under 40'' Honoree.
Still, Mary Zatina's accomplishments and accolades only scratch the
surface. Put simply, Zatina is a good person with a kind heart. Despite
her busy life, she is dedicated to uplifting everyone she encounters
and is always willing to lend a helping hand. Zatina is known amongst
her friends, family, and colleagues as an accomplished chef, master
gardener, and friend who will always do the right thing. Moreover, she
is a creative hostess who is welcoming of all, whether it be at
spontaneous gathering or one of her famous annual parties.
Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Mary
Zatina for her accomplished career at Beaumont Health. We deeply
appreciate her dedication to improving the lives of others and wish her
the best of luck in her future endeavors.
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