[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 18 (Wednesday, February 12, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Pages S1326-S1327]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               COMMEMORATING THE LIFE OF CARLTON GOODLETT

 Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, I rise today to celebrate the life 
of Dr. Carlton Goodlett. Dr. Goodlett recently passed from this life, 
leaving it richer and more decent for his presence. The challenge of 
his voice, conscience, and healing hand is the legacy of a singular 
man.
  To say that Carlton Goodlett was multitalented is to understate his 
genuinely remarkable energy and versatility. He was a medical doctor, 
held a doctorate in psychology and published a newspaper for nearly 50 
years. He was local president of the NAACP and worked side by side with 
many of the giants of the civil rights era. Born in a time and place 
where discrimination and violence were commonplace, he remained 
passionately concerned about peace and equality throughout his entire 
life.
  Although his contributions reasonate most clearly in San Francisco's 
African-American neighborhoods, Dr. Goodlett's example and spirit were 
in inspiration to many young Americans, irrespective of race. When he 
acted or spoke, his message was meant for anyone with an open heart and 
mind. He embraced people with great warmth and ideas with great 
facility. He was a leader in the truest sense.
  At the Sun-Reporter, he nurtured numerous fledgling writers, giving 
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the opportunity to develop their professional talents while 
simultaneously providing readers with invaluable insight into a vibrant 
community at play, at work, in worship, and in struggle. As a 
physician, he helped guide young men and women into medicine. As a 
civil rights leader and advocate for peace, he appealed to conscience 
of leaders and citizens alike.
  Dr. Goodlett considered life and community to be sacred. Though his 
time has come and gone, his message of hope and fairness endures. For 
all he did for others, he will forever be treasured and missed.

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