Rep John Conyers's campaign management team, Ed Sarpolus, of Target-Insyght, and Jim Lancaster refuse to cancel fundraiser with Dion Warwick, aunt to Whitney Houston, in honor of her death and respect to the family. They have not even reached out to send condolences.

Despite outspoken concerns for Ms. Warwick's grief from Detroit City Councilperson JoAnn Watson, Sarpolus said, "Oh well, the show must go on."

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Dionne Warwick Headliner at John Conyers Fund-Raiser
DETROIT, Feb. 11, 2012 [[GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Congressman John Conyers, Jr., Democrat, Detroit, ranking member on the House Judiciary Committee, announced a fund-raising event in his honor will be held at The Detroit Club, 712 Cass Street, Detroit, on Friday, February 17, 2012.
Featured at the event will be Special Guest: Dionne Warwick.
This will be a one-time-only opportunity to celebrate Black History Month, the re-election of John Conyers and an intimate evening with the enduring singing voice of Dionne Warwick at one of Detroit's classic venues.
Contributions or gifts can be made to the Conyers for Congress committee.
Tickets or more information may be obtained by calling Jim Lancaster at [[517) 285-4737, Ed Sarpolus at [[517) 927-9776, or the Conyers for Congress campaign office at [[313) 844-1503.

CONTACT: Jim Lancaster, [[517) 285-4737