IN HONOR OF JANE LAIRD FOR HER EXEMPLARY SERVICE

Topics:  Ford Motor Company

Congresswoman Debbie Dingell
Congressional Record: 116th Congress
Extension of Remarks
4 June 2019

  Mrs. DINGELL. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Jane Laird for 
her exceptional service to the United States of America. Mrs. Laird's 
instrumental role as a Rosie, riveting during World War II, is worthy 
of commendation.
  The daughter of a coalminer, Jane Laird was born in Bearcreek, 
Montana. In 1943, before she could graduate high school, Mrs. Laird 
moved to Dearbom, Michigan to work for the Ford Motor Company. During 
World War II, she helped construct the B-24 bomber, The Liberator, 
riveting the cockpit of the aircraft. Mrs. Laird's efforts as a riveter 
at Ford Motor Company highlight the many significant contributions of 
young women during World War II. After riveting for the Ford Motor 
Company, Jane Laird worked part time at E.J. Korvette, where she 
remained until her retirement.
  Jane Laird's work embodies the duty we have to our community and our 
nation. A breast cancer survivor, Mrs. Laird stands as a model of 
strength, sacrifice, and service. Her generation's critical 
contribution to progress will always be remembered. Beloved for her 
sense of humor and tenacity, Mrs. Laird will finally receive her high 
school diploma this weekend. We thank Jane Laird for her instrumental 
work as a riveter and congratulate her on her graduation. We are 
grateful for her dedicated service to this nation.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Jane Laird 
for her exemplary service as a riveter. Her graduation this weekend 
stands as a testament to the dedication, perseverance, and sacrifice 
she has displayed over her lifetime.