[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 57 (Tuesday, March 28, 1995)]
[Senate]
[Page S4682]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                        TRIBUTE TO JENNIE BLAIR

  Mr. HEFLIN. Mr. President, the Democratic Party of Alabama lost one 
of its most ardent supporters and activists on March 12, when Madison 
County Chairwoman Jennie Blair passed away. She was a strong, dedicated 
woman who contributed greatly to her State and community over the 
years.
  Jennie was a very eloquent spokesperson for the causes and programs 
that help the people who are least able to help themselves. She was a 
positive force for good. Activists on the other side felt a kindred 
spirit with her, and also felt the loss.
  She was a retired South Central Bell employee and labor activist who 
had long been involved in local Democratic Party politics. Just last 
month, Jennie was elected to a 4-year term as Madison County 
chairwoman. Huntsville, Alabama's third-largest city, is located in 
Madison.
  A native of Lincoln County, TN, she was a member of the 
Communications Workers of America and a delegate to the Democratic 
National Convention. She held many other leadership positions in the 
State and national party, and played a pivotal role in the 1992 
convention.
  Jennie Blair's determination, energy, enthusiasm, and drive will be 
sorely missed by those who knew and worked with and against her. She 
took her politics seriously, and truly believed in the principles of 
the Democratic Party. She believed that Government can be a positive 
force in people's lives and was never shy about expressing that view. 
She was a dynamic example of the best things about politics and public 
service.




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