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Elissa Slotkin: “In total, 13 people worked on Garland for an agonizing 18…”

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Published February 7, 2024 | Video Starts at 15:44

Fortunately, two good Samaritans were driving by at the time, saw Garland's car go off the road and into a tree, called 911, and performed CPR until paramedics and police arrived. In total, 13 people worked on Garland for an agonizing 18 minutes to restart his heart. It turned out that the electrical failure in Garland's heart was the result of a birth defect, one that required open heart surgery to fix. (15:44–15:52)

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Asserts that 13 people worked on Mike Garland for 18 minutes to restart his heart.

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“Michigan's 7th district, which I'm proud to represent, has been home to many pioneering black men, women and organizations who have made…”
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“The great state of Michigan stood tall as an anti-slavery state in the Civil War and played an important role in aiding freedom seekers on…”
Elissa Slotkin Shares Powerful Constituent Stories To Celebrate Black History Month | Uploaded February 7, 2024 | 01:03-01:15
“Today, Michigan is a hub of arts, culture, athletics and innovation thanks to the contributions of our diverse citizenry who call it home.”
Elissa Slotkin Shares Powerful Constituent Stories To Celebrate Black History Month | Uploaded February 7, 2024 | 01:14-01:25
“Hortense and Clinton, a World War Two veteran and member of the famed Tuskegee airmen, settled, put down roots and left an indelible mark on…”
Elissa Slotkin Shares Powerful Constituent Stories To Celebrate Black History Month | Uploaded February 7, 2024 | 02:21-02:32
“Hortense put her passion for education and civil rights into action, becoming the first African American elected to the Lansing School Board…”
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“Hortense founded the Lansing Alumni chapter of her sorority, Delta Sigma Theta, and served as its national president from 1983 to 1988.”
Elissa Slotkin Shares Powerful Constituent Stories To Celebrate Black History Month | Uploaded February 7, 2024 | 03:16-03:26
“Her daughter, Alexa Canady, is the first African American woman in the nation to be a neurosurgeon and served as the chief of neurosurgery…”
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“All three of Hortense Canady's sons became attorneys, including the honorable judge Clinton Kennedy III.”
Elissa Slotkin Shares Powerful Constituent Stories To Celebrate Black History Month | Uploaded February 7, 2024 | 04:16-04:24
“Elected to the Ingham County Circuit Court in 2010, Judge Kennedy served through his retirement in 2002, but returned on assignment to help…”
Elissa Slotkin Shares Powerful Constituent Stories To Celebrate Black History Month | Uploaded February 7, 2024 | 04:45-04:58
“Livingston county was and remains to this day an overwhelmingly white community.”
Elissa Slotkin Shares Powerful Constituent Stories To Celebrate Black History Month | Uploaded February 7, 2024 | 06:30-06:35
“In 2003, Elsie took her service to a new and historic level when she successfully ran for the board of Education of Heartland Consolidated…”
Elissa Slotkin Shares Powerful Constituent Stories To Celebrate Black History Month | Uploaded February 7, 2024 | 06:50-07:09
“Elsie served ten years on the school board and fulfilled her goal of having a voice in shaping the education of the next generation.”
Elissa Slotkin Shares Powerful Constituent Stories To Celebrate Black History Month | Uploaded February 7, 2024 | 07:45-07:53
“Today she continues her life of quiet service to the community in her work in the Livingston County Sheriff's office.”
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“Doctor Samuel Edward Holloway lived to serve others, his nation, his community, and his family.”
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“He enlisted in the United States army upon graduation and was honorably discharged in 1953.”
Elissa Slotkin Shares Powerful Constituent Stories To Celebrate Black History Month | Uploaded February 7, 2024 | 09:44-09:50
“Samuel Edward Holloway became the first black faculty member in the history of South Lyon public schools.”
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“He was also credited with becoming the first black person to serve as head wrestling coach for any high school team in the state of…”
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“He held that post until his retirement in 1990.”
Elissa Slotkin Shares Powerful Constituent Stories To Celebrate Black History Month | Uploaded February 7, 2024 | 10:39-10:43
“Doctor Samuel Edward Holloway passed away in 2022.”
Elissa Slotkin Shares Powerful Constituent Stories To Celebrate Black History Month | Uploaded February 7, 2024 | 10:56-11:00
“Oren was just 16 years old in 1864 when he enlisted in Michigan's all black regiment, the 102nd United States Colored Infantry, Company K…”
Elissa Slotkin Shares Powerful Constituent Stories To Celebrate Black History Month | Uploaded February 7, 2024 | 12:06-12:18
“He served until the war's end and returned to Michigan.”
Elissa Slotkin Shares Powerful Constituent Stories To Celebrate Black History Month | Uploaded February 7, 2024 | 12:17-12:21
“He owned his shop for nearly 50 years, serving a mostly white clientele out of the old Steel hotel in downtown St.John's.”
Elissa Slotkin Shares Powerful Constituent Stories To Celebrate Black History Month | Uploaded February 7, 2024 | 12:32-12:42
“He was also a founding member of the local chapter of the Grand army of the Republic, a national union of Civil War veterans, and served as…”
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“Lavina was a trailblazer in her own right, serving as president of the local chapter of the Women's Relief Corps, an auxiliary organization…”
Elissa Slotkin Shares Powerful Constituent Stories To Celebrate Black History Month | Uploaded February 7, 2024 | 13:10-13:20
“Lavina is believed to be the only black woman in the state to have ever led an all white post.”
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“Oren served as a trustee and treasurer for three decades.”
Elissa Slotkin Shares Powerful Constituent Stories To Celebrate Black History Month | Uploaded February 7, 2024 | 13:48-13:52
“In late December of 1928, the two were buried together in the veterans section of the Mount Rest cemetery, with flags flown at half mast and…”
Elissa Slotkin Shares Powerful Constituent Stories To Celebrate Black History Month | Uploaded February 7, 2024 | 14:04-14:19
“Madam speaker, today I pay tribute to a basketball coaching legend who helped lead the Michigan State University Spartans men's basketball…”
Elissa Slotkin Shares Powerful Constituent Stories To Celebrate Black History Month | Uploaded February 7, 2024 | 14:40-14:58
“As much as Mike Garland loved coaching basketball and as many great things as his teams accomplished on the court, he was content with his…”
Elissa Slotkin Shares Powerful Constituent Stories To Celebrate Black History Month | Uploaded February 7, 2024 | 15:10-15:23
“Fortunately, two good Samaritans were driving by at the time, saw Garland's car go off the road and into a tree, called 911, and performed…”
Elissa Slotkin Shares Powerful Constituent Stories To Celebrate Black History Month | Uploaded February 7, 2024 | 15:32-15:44
“It turned out that the electrical failure in Garland's heart was the result of a birth defect, one that required open heart surgery to fix.”
Elissa Slotkin Shares Powerful Constituent Stories To Celebrate Black History Month | Uploaded February 7, 2024 | 15:51-16:00
“Three months later, Garland was back up and running, quite literally on the treadmill.”
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“Today, the Breslin center is also home court for his new passion, a foundation he launched called Champions of the Heart.”
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“Through this nonprofit, Garland works to inform the spartan community and others on how to save lives during episodes of cardiac arrest.”
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“Only one person in ten survives a cardiac arrest.”
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“Though her father was a devout Baptist preacher in the early part of the 20th century, Lillian Archibald was taught from a young age that…”
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“Lillian attended a business college in her hometown of Memphis and spent time as a missionary before starting a family of her own.”
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“Tragically, the youngest of her four children was killed in 1977 in a crash between a car and a train.”
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“Lillian enrolled at Paine Theological Seminary and enlisted in the ministry at age 50.”
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“She brought that blessing to Michigan, first serving six years assisting the pastor at a church in Jackson, Michigan, before being assigned…”
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“During her tenure, the church grew in size and in spirit and began reaching out to the community and joining other churches with a sense of…”
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“She received numerous recognitions for her commitment to community, including her work with victims of domestic violence at the Women's…”
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“Perhaps one of her greatest gifts was the mentorship she offered to other women contemplating the ministry.”
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“As a young recording artist in Detroit, Rodney Whitaker likely never imagined he would one day build and lead one of the most distinguished…”
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“Whitaker himself spent seven years as a bassist with Wynton Marsalis, the Septet and the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, followed by a…”
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“He continues to teach master classes at universities around the world, all while serving as the artistic director at the MSU.”
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“He has earned one of the highest distinctions in academia, the title of university distinguished professor.”
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“He is proud to serve as a special assistant to the dean's office, directing the College of Music's diversity, equity, inclusion and…”
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“In 2006, he was nominated for the Juno Award, Canada's equivalent to the Grammy.”
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“In 2011 he received an Emmy nomination.”
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“Just last year, he was named 2023 Detroit Jazz Hero by the Jazz Journalists association.”
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“Davis spent many years in New York cultivating his talent, learning from and playing with some of the greatest names in jazz, including Carl…”
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“He served as musical director for the Boys choir of Harlem during its 1999 to 2000 season.”
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“He has been featured on more than 50 albums, including a Grammy-winning collaboration with Christian McBride in 2012.”
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“After six years of teaching at the famed Juilliard School in New York, Davis brought his talents back home and has been teaching jazz piano…”
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“Supported by a grant from Michigan State University's Humanities and art research program, Davis began composing music about Detroit, which…”
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