[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 106 (Friday, July 31, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1493-E1494]
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                    IN MEMORY OF MRS. IRENE NORWOOD

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                          HON. DANNY K. DAVIS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 30, 1998

  Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I am saddened to note the passing 
of Mrs. Irene Norwood, an ordinary woman from my community who did 
extraordinary things.
  Mrs. Norwood was a wife, grandmother, avid churchgoer, community 
leader, and member of the South Austin Coalition Community

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Council where she rose to prominence as the utilities spokesperson.
  Mrs. Norwood was an inspiration to thousands of people who knew her, 
saw her on television or heard her on the news. Mrs. Norwood became ill 
and reached the point where she could not walk and often would come to 
meetings and functions in a wheelchair. Her motto was, she might give 
out, but would never give up.
  Well, she finally gave in and gave out and is now gone to a new 
community where she remains a premier activist. I can hear her now 
calling the heaven to order.

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