DETROIT, Michigan – Russell Street Missionary Baptist Church of Detroit has named State Senator Martha G. Scott its Woman of the Year.

Senator Scott received the award on September 13, at the church’s 2009 Woman’s Day celebration from Pastor Deedee M. Coleman and Woman’s Day Chairperson Sister Phyllis Fuller.

“I have received many awards over the years, but nothing is so great an honor as being recognized by my family of faith,” Senator Scott said. “I was truly surprised and humbled by this wonderful award.”

The award recognizes Senator Scott for her love of her church and community.

Senator Scott has been a member of the church, located at 8700 Chrysler Drive in Detroit, for more than 60 years.

Russell Street Missionary Baptist Church was founded in 1916, beginning the year before as a Sunday school. More information is available at www.russellstreetmbc.org.

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Senator Scott represents the 2nd Senate District, which includes areas of Detroit and the cities of Hamtramck, Harper Woods, Highland Park and all of the Grosse Pointes. She serves on the Senate Appropriations Committee.