[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 18 (Thursday, February 8, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E143]
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                       TRIBUTE TO DIANA S. CLARK

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                       HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, February 8, 2001

  Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to pay 
tribute to Diana S. Clark, former President of the Dallas chapter of 
the League of Women Voters, the Texas League of Women Voters and 
recipient of the Myrtle Bales Bulkley Award for her years of 
exceptional service. Mrs. Clark passed away on January 16, 2001 at the 
age of 71.
  Although not a native Texan, Mrs. Clark provided meaningful and 
significant service to Texas and its people. She began her extensive 
community service in 1965 and served on boards and commissions 
including the Waters Resources Council, the Texas Adult Probation 
Commission, Women's issues network, the Older Women's League and the 
Dallas Alliance. She was a founding member of the Dallas Children's 
Advocacy Center League. For twenty years, she was a volunteer mediator 
with the Dispute Mediation Service. During her tenure, she mediated 
civil matters and served as President and a member of the board.
  She also served on the advisory board for the Judicial Advisory 
Council of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and was appointed 
to the Commission of Judicial Efficiency. Although not a lawyer, the 
Dallas Young Lawyers Association honored her with its Dallas Liberty 
Bell Award, which is presented annually to a nonlawyer who has made the 
most selfless contribution to strengthen the effectiveness of the 
American system of justice.
  I served on several volunteer organizations with Mrs. Clark. Because 
I knew her and her work well, I am deeply saddened that Texas has lost 
a veteran community leader. I ask the House to join me in remembering 
and paying tribute to Diana Clark, a great advocate.

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