[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 138 (Monday, September 30, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1855]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




HONORING MS. E. JEAN GARY, ASSISTANT CHIEF TRIAL COUNSEL FOR THE STATE 
  BAR OF CALIFORNIA AND OUTGOING PRESIDENT OF CALIFORNIA WOMEN LAWYERS

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                    HON. JUANITA MILLENDER-McDONALD

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Saturday, September 28, 1996

  Ms. MILLENDER-McDONALD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor an 
outstanding woman who has made countless contributions to her 
community, to the legal profession, and to the State of California, Ms. 
E. Jean Gary. I honor Ms. Gary on the occasion of her stepping down 
after her 1-year term as president of the largest association of women 
lawyers in the country, the California Women Lawyers.
  It should be noted that Ms. Gary's term was historic not only for all 
that she accomplished, but also because she was the first African-
American to head California Women Lawyers.
  Although she is completing her tenure as president of the California 
Women Lawyers, Ms. Gary is by no means slowing down. As of January of 
last year Ms. Gary took a new position as assistant chief trial 
counsel, working for the newly appointed State Bar Chief Trial Counsel. 
Prior to this position, Ms. Gary was chief assistant court counsel to 
the State Bar Court.
  In addition to her responsibility associated with her job and with 
California Women Lawyers, Ms. Gary has been active in the Black Women 
Lawyers, the California Association of Black Lawyers, and the John M. 
Langston Bar Association. Through all of these groups, and through her 
teaching and lectures, Ms. Gary has promoted and given support to 
women, especially women of color, who hope to enter the legal 
profession.
  Mr. Speaker, colleagues, I join the California Women Lawyers in 
saluting Ms. Gary and in applauding the years of dedicated service 
which she has given to countless women throughout the State of 
California. I also wish her the best of luck in the years to come as 
she continues to serve as a mentor and an inspiration to women, to 
people of color, and to the any one who is interested in the legal 
profession. Ms. Gary will be saluted at a dinner on October 10, 1996, 
at an awards dinner which will be addressed by our Ambassador to the 
United Nations, Ms. Madeline Albright.
  As I said earlier, I salute Ms. Gary and wish her the best of luck in 
her continuing efforts in the legal profession.

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