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“My friend Kate Shishkovsky died this month from cancer. I want to honor her life and her work as a community leader and activist in Michigan.”

“Mr. Speaker, my dear friend, Kate Shishkovsky, passed away earlier this month after a long battle with cancer. Kate was an absolute powerhouse. She served as the Livonia Democratic Club president where she promoted Democratic values and progressive policies. She revitalized the club, transforming the organization into one of the largest, most active in the State of Michigan. It became of local force, just like her. It is weird not to see Kate at the meetings anymore, but her legacy and presence is still felt in the room. Beyond her volunteer work and service, Kate balanced a career as an attorney while raising two daughters. She returned to school to follow her passion for nursing. Instead of resting in retirement, Kate worked every single day to defend our democracy and the rights of all residents, especially those who were historically marginalized in the city. Not even a cancer diagnosis slowed her down. I will miss Kate dearly. I will miss Kate’s calm presence, her subtle sense of humor, and her warmth that radiated every single day and everywhere she went.”