[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 8 (Friday, January 13, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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           IN RECOGNITION OF DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY

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                           HON. NANCY PELOSI

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, January 13, 1995
  Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the birthday of 
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with two shining examples of his legacy in 
San Francisco. One represents the closing of an era; the other, the 
limitless possibilities with its opening.
  This month, San Francisco will bid a fond farewell to Lulann Sapp 
McGriff, who is retiring after more than two decades of service to the 
NAACP in the bay area. Lulann has been a tireless champion of freedom 
and opportunity for African-Americans and other people of color in San 
Francisco and the entire Western United States for nearly two decades. 
She has held these positions within the NAACP during that time: 
Assistant western regional director; NAACP California State conference 
sectional coordinator; State educational chair; and an unprecedented 
four terms as San Francisco NAACP branch president.
  A social worker and educator, Lulann works in the City College of San 
Francisco as a counselor, and through her efforts has established 
African-American male and female retention programs for high school 
students in the San Francisco Unified School District. She has been a 
powerful force in enforcing the court orders which desegregated public 
schools on the west coast. She has been, and will continue to be, a 
shining model of civic and community service to our Nation.
  But while Lulann's tenure as San Francisco NAACP president comes to a 
close, San Francisco witnesses the dawning of another era with the 
opening of the Thurgood Marshall Academic High School. Mr. Speaker, I 
was given the privilege of participating at the dedication of the 
school, where we were graced by the presence of Justice Marshall's 
family, including his widow, Cecilia. This school, located in the 
Bayview-Hunters Point district of San Francisco, offers a rigorous and 
innovative academic program targeted at low-income, minority students.
  The San Francisco Chronicle wrote, ``there is a sense of enthusiasm 
and optimism among the students, many from poor neighborhoods who feel 
they are pioneers in a bold and interesting educational adventure.'' 
This school, by stressing educational enrichment for all students, does 
honor to the legacy of Thurgood Marshall.
  Mr. Speaker, on Monday we will join in celebrations throughout the 
country to honor the life and work of the great Dr. Martin Luther King, 
Jr. We best honor his legacy, however, through deeds which seek to 
advance and uplift the human spirit and create opportunity for all 
Americans, regardless of race, color or creed. Lulann McGriff and the 
Thurgood Marshall Academic High School, through their work on behalf of 
the education and advancement of young people, are living testaments to 
Dr. King's memory.


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