May 8, 2020 - Issue: Vol. 166, No. 87 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 2nd Session

[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E432-E433]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING THE MEMORY OF ISAAC ROBINSON

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                           HON. RASHIDA TLAIB

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 8, 2020

  Ms. TLAIB. Madam Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the life of 
Isaac Robinson, a public servant from the State of Michigan, who 
tragically lost his life to illness, suspected COVID-19.
  Born and raised in Michigan, Isaac Robinson grew up with a strong 
interest in politics. His mother, former Michigan State Representative 
Rose Mary Robinson, was among the

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first women elected to serve as a Wayne County Commissioner. Isaac 
looked to his mother's example and pursued a career in public service. 
After earning his Juris Doctorate degree from Northwestern University 
Pritzker School of Law, Isaac went on to work for the United Automobile 
Workers as well as Michigan Teamsters Joint Council No. 43 before 
founding his own law firm.
  Isaac's work on behalf of laborers only galvanized his resolve to 
work on behalf of the public. In 2018, he was elected to serve as State 
Representative to Michigan's Fourth District. Isaac was a ferocious 
advocate for the people he served, championing environmental justice 
issues, disability rights, and housing rights. Isaac Robinson was a 
big-hearted and passionate advocate for the people he served, and he 
will be sorely missed.
  I therefore ask you to please join me in honoring the memory of State 
Representative Isaac Robinson.

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