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Governor Granholm Statement on the Passing of Erma Henderson

December 14, 2009

December 14, 2009

LANSING - Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today issued the following statement on the passing of Erma Henderson:

"Detroit has lost a great leader who loved the city and its people.  Erma Henderson was a trailblazer in the civil rights and women's rights movements and a tireless advocate for working men and women.  Erma's enthusiasm for helping and mentoring others, her strength and her fight for justice will be remembered for generations.  I extend my deepest sympathy to the Henderson family on their loss."

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