[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 43 (Thursday, March 18, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E491-E492]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             A TRIBUTE IN MEMORY OF ROBERT H. HODGSON, JR.

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                       HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON

                      of the district of columbia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 18, 1999

  Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to remember a friend, Robert H. 
Hodgson, Jr., whose mortal remains will be laid to rest in the 
columbarium of his home parish, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, on K 
Street in the District of Columbia, this Saturday.
  Rob was a native Washingtonian who was educated at the Campus School 
of Catholic University and Gonzaga College High School. Rob also earned 
a BA at Rice University. He died in his sleep on February 18.
  Rob was passionately political and politically compassionate. He 
thrived in the turbulent seas of D.C., Anglican, and Gay and Lesbian 
politics. He worked with numerous District officials, including Council 
Chairwoman Linda Cropp, Councilman Harold Brazil, and Councilman James 
Graham; he served as treasurer of the Gertrude Stein Democratic Club, 
was a vocal board member of Episcopal Caring Response to AIDS, and an 
active volunteer in his parish's AIDS and homeless ministries.
  Those who knew Rob will remember his fondness for gossip. Rob always 
had the ``inside scoop,'' not only on the D.C. Council and the D.C. 
Democratic State Committee, but on numerous vestries within the 
Episcopal Diocese of Washington. Rob often used his skills as a 
raconteur to enliven a dull reception with the latest ``dish.''

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  Rob was not survived by his immediate family, but he had many 
friends, in particular, his life-long friend Mary Eva Candon and his 
confidant Parker Hallberg.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that this House extend its sympathy and 
condolences to the many friends of Rob Hodgson.

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