[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 140 (Thursday, October 8, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1960]
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                      HONORING ROBIN CHANDLER DUKE

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                           HON. NITA M. LOWEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, October 7, 1998

  Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to a good friend and 
outstanding leader, Robin Chandler Duke.
  Robin is one of those rare individuals who lends energy and dynamism 
to every cause with which she is involved. Through her service and 
advocacy, Robin has advanced compassionate public policy here and 
abroad, while touching countless lives.
  I have had the great privilege of working at Robin's side in the 
critical struggle to protect a woman's right to choose. President 
Emeritus of the National Abortion Rights Action League, Robin has been 
a tireless champion of reproductive freedom--always inspiring those 
with whom she works and meeting even the most difficult challenge with 
grace, wit, and determination.
  Robin is a giant among pro-choice leaders, yet this is but a small 
part of her varied activities. For seven years, Robin has been the 
National Co-Chairperson of Population Action International, which is 
dedicated to the promotion of voluntary family planning, effective 
population policies, and individual rights. In addition, Robin is 
actively involved in the U.S. Japan Foundation, The David and Lucile 
Packard Foundation, the Alan Guttmacher Institute, the United Nations 
Association, the Council on Foreign Relations, and the Friends of Art 
and Preservation in Embassies. She has represented our country in 
various international conferences and organizations, and remains today 
a shining light of principle and purpose.
  Above all, Robin is a delightful human being. A paragon of elegance 
and poise, and yet utterly without pretension. Robin is always 
impressive, but never imposing. It is a joy to be her friend.
  Mr. Speaker, this month Population Action International will honor 
Robin Chandler Duke for her service to that organization and for a 
lifetime of good works. Let the record reflect my enormous admiration 
and gratitude for this outstanding American.

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