[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 38 (Wednesday, March 1, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E473]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                    IN MEMORY OF RUBYE ODESSA CAESAR

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                        HON. THOMAS M. FOGLIETTA

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, March 1, 1995
  Mr. FOGLIETTA. Mr. Speaker, it is with great sadness that I rise to 
announce the passing of Mrs. Rubye Odessa Caesar. I would like to take 
this opportunity to pay tribute to a great woman who made significant 
contributions to the people and communities of the city of 
Philadelphia.
  Mrs. Caesar first moved to the city of Philadelphia in the early 
1960's with her husband. The Caesars were active members of the New 
Central Baptist Church and later the Good News Baptist Church. After 
her husband's death in 1974, Mrs. Caesar continued her activity at Good 
News. She received much recognition and many awards for her devotion to 
her church.
  In addition, Mrs. Caesar contributed greatly to her community working 
as a volunteer with the Headstart Program and working to stop gang 
activity in North Philadelphia. Mrs. Caesar worked hard to improve her 
community and was especially proud of the establishment of the Lower 
Tioga Community Council Emergency Food Referral and Kitchen Cupboard, 
one of her greatest accomplishments, which will live on into the 
future.
  Mrs. Caesar provided for and nurtured many young people in 
Philadelphia as a crossing guard and as a foster parent. She also 
served as the judge of elections for the 43d ward, 10th division and 
helped organize many voter registration drives. Mrs. Caesar always 
responded to calls for help from many political leaders and candidates.
  Although she suffered from many illnesses, Mrs. Caesar maintained a 
positive spirit and believed that more work could always be done to 
improve the community.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in extending our most sincere 
condolences to her brother Mr. Joseph Battle, Sr., her sisters Mrs. 
Lois Wyatt and Mrs. Doris Elizabeth Eaddy, her sisters-in-law, her 
children, Mr. Eddie Reni Battle, Ms. Serita Caesar, Ms. Jeanette Mash-
Battle, Mrs. Tanya Irene Stewart Caesar and Mrs. Arlene Daniels Caesar. 
Mrs. Caesar is also survived by her companion of many years, Mr. 
Eldridge Robbins, and many grandchildren and other family members. Mrs. 
Caesar will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.


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