Marian Kramer
Whereas, Marian Kramer has been a perpetual fighter for the working class, the People's welfare and health, for the political, economic and human liberation of our country ;
Whereas, Marian, who was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana June 16, 1944, began her career as a human rights activist as a college student in Louisiana and Texas demonstrating against racism in the civil rights movement, and
Whereas, She moved to Detroit where she became one of the leading female members of the League of Revolutionary Black Workers, and through this association met her husband, General Baker, who later became president of Coke Ovens of the Rouge Steel Plant, UAW Local 600;and
Whereas, In 1972, Marian formed the Michigan State Welfare Rights Organization, and later became the chair of the National Welfare Rights Union ; and
Whereas, Marian is the mother of five daughters, Yvette, Zen, Kadesha, Jackie, and Carolyn, and now the adoptive parent of three siblings, Justinn 8, Heaven 5, and Crystal 4, with her husband
General Baker ; and
Whereas, Marian is the Co-Chair of the Highland Park Human Rights Coalition and the 2004- 2005 recipient of the Alston-Bannerman Fellowship Award, one of six across the nation; THEREFORE BE IT
Resolved, That the Detroit City Council wishes Marian Kramer a very happy birthday, and recognizes her as one of Detroit's leading community, spiritual and human rights advocates. May she and her family and comrades prosper and thrive as a just reward for their enormous contributions to Detroit and its historic advance.